[gatherer47]

EVERYONE is entitled to happiness.Therefore if this makes them happy then fine.How people can get worked up over something like this is beyond me.Live and let live.For the naysayers,if it doesn't affect your life,what do you care for?Get over it!

[janmcn]

In another generation this will be a non-issue, just like women voting and inter-racial marriage. Everyone is entitled to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" whatever that may be.

[Cantwaittoarrive]

=gatherer47;618155]EVERYONE is entitled to happiness.Therefore if this makes them happy then fine.How people can get worked up over something like this is beyond me.Live and let live.For the naysayers,if it doesn't affect your life,what do you care for?Get over it!

Originally Posted by janmcn

In another generation this will be a non-issue, just like women voting and inter-racial marriage. Everyone is entitled to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" whatever that may be.

If this is the case why not allow plual marriage? why not allow drug use of your choice? why not allow public nudity? after all if it makes the person happy and none of this really hurts anyone else as long as you don't drive under the influence.

Originally Posted by Cantwaittoarrive

If this is the case why not allow plual marriage? why not allow drug use of your choice? why not allow public nudity? after all if it makes the person happy and none of this really hurts anyone else as long as you don't drive under the influence.

The legal drugs have already begun in two states. Plural marriage is being tested in a few areas.

Soon, do what you want.....I just KNOW that most times when people say it "does not hurt anyone", it really does when done in bulk.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by Cantwaittoarrive

If this is the case why not allow plual marriage? why not allow drug use of your choice? why not allow public nudity? after all if it makes the person happy and none of this really hurts anyone else as long as you don't drive under the influence.

Because all of the things you mention are against the law, same-sex marriage is the law in some states. This country is a democracy, where the majority rules, and a country of laws and order.

[Taltarzac725]

The Case for Same-Sex Marriage | Psychology Today

[Golfingnut]

So many wonderful posts on this issue. I know now that we are one more step out of the cave of superstition and bigotry. Very inspiring thread. Thanks to all that posted in a positive way.

Lou

[Quixote]

Originally Posted by lanabanana73

I am thrilled for Jim and his partner. My youngest son came out when he was 16. I was devastated! I had to go through an entire grieving process, grieving those dreams I had for my son that would not come to pass. I also made a point of finding as many gay men as possible and hearing their stories, because I wanted to understand. That changed my heart. I came to the realization that gays/lesbians are not awful people, as I had been taught......a danger to the traditional family. They are just like you and me! Gay/lesian couples lead boring lives just like us heterosexual couples! ....

Marriage builds strong family units. I see no reason to deny gay people the opportunity to build family units. That makes for a stronger society and benefits all of us....

How true! Congratulations to Jim Nabors and his partner! I cannot be anything but happy for any two people who obviously love each other, especially those who have been together for so long. Hopefully one day the prejudice and bigotry against gays and lesbians will go the way of the dinosaurs....

[Parker]

You can't say he rushed into it.

[JoeC1947]

Who really cares anymore?

[Portia]

Originally Posted by jane032657

I married people in Seattle, wish I had been able to perform their ceremony!

I married Ronnie in Connecticut and wish YOU had performed the ceremony!!!

[Trish Crocker]

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.

Gracie, you were invited. As I stood in the receiving line Kate leaned over and asked where you were. We determined that the invite must have been lost in the mail...she was quite upset (I think this may actually be behind all of the morning sickness issues she is dealing with)

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by lanabanana73

I am thrilled for Jim and his partner. My youngest son came out when he was 16. I was devastated! I had to go through an entire grieving process, grieving those dreams I had for my son that would not come to pass. I also made a point of finding as many gay men as possible and hearing their stories, because I wanted to understand. That changed my heart. I came to the realization that gays/lesbians are not awful people, as I had been taught......a danger to the traditional family. They are just like you and me! Gay/lesian couples lead boring lives just like us heterosexual couples!

A change of heart came to my husband one day when he had been through a particularly trying experience and when he had a chance to slip away and call me, as soon as he heard my voice, he broke down and cried....telling me of his day. He said that on his way home he was pondering what it meant to him to have me in his life.....a person with whom he knew he could share EVERYTHING, knowing he was safe. He had an epiphany and realized that all humans deserve to have someone in their lives with whom they feel so safe and that he wanted that kind of relationship for all of his children, including his gay son!

Marriage builds strong family units. I see no reason to deny gay people the opportunity to build family units. That makes for a stronger society and benefits all of us. More casseroles at the neighborhood pot lucks!

I agree with this well written and evocative post.

[Portia]

when Jim and I lived in Connecticut, We knew a young man of 18 years old.. that had a very hard time dealing with being gay .. when he finally excepted it, he told his parents.. his father beat the living crap out of him.. the following week this beautiful young man HUNG HIMSELF.. END OF STORY!!!

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Portia

when Jim and I lived in Connecticut, We knew a young man of 18 years old.. that had a very hard time dealing with being gay .. when he finally excepted it, he told his parents.. his father beat the living crap out of him.. the following week this beautiful young man HUNG HIMSELF.. END OF STORY!!!

It seems that you are wired by genetics and early life experiences to be attracted to a certain sex or sexes. Very sad tale your friend's. I do not remember the gays when I grew up in Reno--in high school anyway-- facing much tolerance.