The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

I don't get why anyone cares if gay people get married- I just don't get it.

I heard an ad that compared gay marriages among straight marriages to counterfeit dollars among real money. The ad was stupid- gay people being married doesn't make a bit of difference to if I am married or not.

I just have not seen any reasonable argument against it-

I don't even but the idea that if you have gay marriage you will have to legalize bigamy or polygmy or other things-

I care because I feel denying gays the same legal right I would have as a straight person being married is a form of totally ridiculous discrimination. The religious issue is one that need not even be adressed with a civil ceremony.

I feel that the Comodore stated my position on this issue exactly. I've seen several friends in the same boat the Comodore spoke of when their partner passed away or was hospitalized. To me it is unconscionable that a couple in love, a couple willing to make a life commitment is denied because the sole reason to deny is that the couple is of the same sex.

As for you're not getting why people care, I suppose it depends entirely on the point of view you are examining. But I am assuming you are referring to the side that is so bitterly against gay marriage, am I right here?