[jackz]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I am a constructive, non-conformist, traditionalist.

It has been a man and a woman for centuries all over the world....there must be a reason for that! May have something to do with the natural process of pro creation......there would be none in the other types of marriages.....a higher order must have had a design intent!!!

btk

So basically what you are saying is that it is Adam and Eve and not Adam and Steve? (Just adding some levity to this discussion)

[2BNTV]

Scheezzz Zammmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Taltarzac725]

Jim Nabors Official Website

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Nabors

[villagerjack]

Rosie is on her third wife. Must be real confusing for the older kids with six potential mothers when most of your peers have one mom and one dad, both of whom were responsible for your conception and birth. We never consider possible collateral damage as politics seems to overwhelm the thought process, to say nothing about traditional marriage and the breakdown of the traditional family.

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Let's not get all ugly. Everyone has their own opinions and no one is going to change anyone elses. You will just cause hard feelings and make someone mad.

They didn't invite me to the wedding. William and Kate didn't either.

I am still pouting.

Fir my edification, who got ugly?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

Fir my edification, who got ugly?

No one. Just holding my breath. The truth is that both sides of this potential debate feel very strongly about their views.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

Fir my edification, who got ugly?

I don't think Graciegirl was saying anyone got ugly... yet! I think she was saying let's not start getting ugly and respect each others point of view by not attacking another's beliefs or opinions when it does not match ones own opinion. In other words, respect is a two way street!

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo

Citizens Arrest!!!!

Kirk Douglas Kirk Douglas. I loved the characters he played.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

I don't think Graciegirl was saying anyone got ugly... yet! I think she was saying let's not start getting ugly and respect each others point of view by not attacking another's beliefs or opinions when it does not match ones own opinion. In other words, respect is a two way street!

Nice thought, Skyguy.

As to another poster's take on Rosie--

"Rosie is on her third wife. Must be real confusing for the older kids with six potential mothers when most of your peers have one mom and one dad, both of whom were responsible for your conception and birth. We never consider possible collateral damage as politics seems to overwhelm the thought process, to say nothing about traditional marriage and the breakdown of the traditional family."



True. Not sure if Rosie O'Donnell's private life resembles that of some gay couple you might meet in the Villages. Many of these gay/lesbian "marriages" last decades. Rosie O'Donnell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I would not point at the Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie marriage as being a model for straight couples, either.

Celebrities have the means to make all kind of decisions that the rest of us cannot. They also have all kinds of temptations as well.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by villagerjack

Personally, I believe marriage is between a man and a women.

I believe marriage is between two people that love each other and wish to commit the rest of their life to each other.

I would find it very weird for a gay man to marry a heterosexual women.

[OldDave]

I certainly think we're getting close to ugly. And I should point out that Nabors has been with his partner 38 years!

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by OldDave

I certainly think we're getting close to ugly. And I should point out that Nabors has been with his partner 38 years!

Who is we? I see a polite discourse.

[ilovetv]

I think what gets traditional marriage believers upset is the redefinition of both Judeo-Christian and civil "marriage" as it's existed for thousands of years, by supplanting it with varied pairings/couplings.

I and many other people think that when the civil rights and obligations of civil marriage are what the homosexual couple is seeking, then if legally sanctioned, the union ought to take on a separate license and definition such as "civil union" or "domestic partnership", and leave what God ordained thru the ages as it stands.

I would hope this could be discussed without getting nasty.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

I think what gets traditional marriage believers upset is the redefinition of both Judeo-Christian and civil "marriage" as it's existed for thousands of years, by supplanting it with varied pairings/couplings.

I and many other people think that when the civil rights and obligations of civil marriage are what the homosexual couple is seeking, then if legally sanctioned, the union ought to take on a separate license and definition such as "civil union" or "domestic partnership", and leave what God ordained thru the ages as it stands.

I would hope this could be discussed without getting nasty.

I agree with what you say in principal as my concern is for all the legal provisions lost to same sex couples. If the principal party, Gay and Lesbian individuals would be fine with that then it would be settled. BUT, I SAY BUT, it the interfering of folks that seem to have personal interest in the debate wishing to take freedom and liberty from those not in the same little box that they live in. We all should have freedom to make the decision on a matter so serious and simply does not hurt anyone in my opinion.

[NotGolfer]

I was just wondering...for the stand-point of marriage and the idea that it's a man and a women who come together and have children. Just thinking if everyone decided to marry someone of the same sex....eventually there wouldn't be any humans populating the world! This is hypothetical of course....but just another angle to the discussion.