Quote Originally Posted by Whacker
I'm not trying to be rude, but you have a seriously skewed and/or sheltered view. This is in the exact same vein as civil rights. Do you have any gay friends? I have several. Listening to them talk about the problems and day to day hurdles they have to jump is mindboggling and extremely depressing. You really want me to get into it? Yes, they are often treated like animals, esp. in the good ol' bible belt. They do often live in fear of being beaten up, having their houses and residences vandalized, being denied jobs, seating at restauraunts, entrances to venues, services in general. Having religious nutcases screaming at them that they're going to burn in hell. Not being invited to certain family events, or being told they can't bring their significant other. Being rejected by family members. I'm not talking about 'flamers' either that flaunt their sexual preferences, I'm talking about normal men and women here. Yes, they are quite often treated subhuman, far more than you seem to believe.
Ugh this isnt about gay rights its about gay marrige! Simply giving gays the right to marry will not change peoples veiws about them! It sucks but apprently many people aernt ready to accept gays yet and thats there perogative there wrong but they can think what they like. So the feds can come out tommorow and says gays can have the right to marry and you know what will happen? Riots beatings murders good ol Pat RObertson will have a field day and gay rights will be pushed back 50 years. Simply allowing the feds to come in and tell us what to do on this issue is the worst idea