Race, Religion & Politics / 6:29 PM - Saturday July 04, 2009

EXPRESS YOURSELF MY GAYS...

Some of my Gays are pushing for Marriage while others are pushing for Civil Union... which one would satisfy you (if they both come equally with partner recognition for benefits, rights, etc)?????

~Straight not Narrow~

- Asked by pinkpanther, An Alternative Girl, Female, 29-35, Internet / New Media

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I don't care as long as it satisfies what gay people are looking to achieve, while at the same time, NOT, repeat NOT opening up litigation for some unthought of cause and affect situatiopn later on in years to come where allowing this right creates more problems....and law suits.

- Response by buffersclone, An Intellectual Guy, Male, 46-55, Los Angeles, Managerial

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**ALL** marriages are a "civil union" by virtue of being a legally binding contract between two consenting adults. It doesn't matter what name you give it. I don't see why ANY two consenting adults should be banned from joining themselves in such a contract.

- Response by buffalothighs88, A Hippie Chick, Female, 46-55, Hospitality

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marriage cab=n be civil or religious.
what is the difference?

- Response by amandasboy, A Mr. Nice Guy, Male, Who Cares?, Other Profession

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How many gays do you own????

I prefer a legal civil union..the marriage thing is an oxy-moron
to me... but that is my conditioning...sorry~~

- Response by lady4u, A Creative, Female, 56-65, Cincinnati, Managerial

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Well this is big government gone wild isn't it?

How about we all (straight or gay) draw up a legally enforceable contract with the person we decide to be with? Forget marriage, it really doesn't work and the whole institution is falling to pieces. Go for a contract that encapsulates what you both agree to, what the penalties are for breaching the agreement, what happens if one of you dies etc. What more do you need? Civil union is the way to go for all of us.

- Response by spongecake, A Rebel, Male, 29-35, Who Cares?

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Whether we choose to call it civil marriage or civil union, I believe the same term, and the same laws, should apply to both gay and str8 couples. Separate but equal is and has always been a crock. creating a separate status for gay partnerships is discriminatory in and of itself. It implies that theirs is a different kind of love. That's total bullshit. Love is just love. It's a universal human emotion.

I guess it all boils down to whether you believe marriage is about love or just about sex. I believe it is about what's in our hearts, not what's in our pants.

- Response by An Intellectual Guy, Male, 46-55, Technical

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neither as it is wrong

- Response by bigcurt, A Mr. Nice Guy, Male, 46-55, Pittsburgh, Self-Employed

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Maybe we should get rid of marriage all together since it practically doesn't exist anymore.

I mean, who really keeps their VOWS? Those vows are supposed to make up a marriage. Haven't seen a real one for awhile...

- Response by jasmine27, A Thinker, Female, 22-25, Student

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I'm not gay so I don't really care if they marry, have a civil union, or just shack up together. If they want marriage just for "benefits and rights", then they are marrying for the wrong reasons.

- Response by hearmenow, A Guy Critical, Male, 56-65, Other Profession

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Civil union with benefits. Makes sense doesn't it?

- Response by A Career Woman, Female, 29-35, Chicago, Other Profession

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Civil union with benefits. Makes sense doesn't it?

- Response by A Career Woman, Female, 29-35, Chicago, Other Profession

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Civil union with benefits. Makes sense doesn't it?

- Response by A Career Woman, Female, 29-35, Chicago, Other Profession

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I am no one's property but my own and I am FOR marriage.. NOT civil unions. It's very insulting to me.

If EVERYONE must get a civil union and NOT a marriage when they want to get hitched, I don't see how I could complain but I don't see that happening anytime soon.

- Response by desota18, A Creative, Male, 18-21, Student

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I'M NOT GAY AND I'M NOT BEING MEAN, BUT I DON'T SUPPORT GAY MARRIAGE. MARRIAGE IS BETWEEN MAN AND WOMEN.

- Response by forry28, A Guy Critical, Male, 29-35, Food Service

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Marriage is the way to go.

Separate is not equal.

- Response by milla, A Cool Mom, Female, 29-35

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i think it's their choice..why can't we live each of our lives without judgment on someones else's expense..when their even not hurting anyone.

What about common laws??...how far do you want to go in judgment on others who are adults, we can't live their lives..that's between them and God?

the straight and narrow, comment..was a bit judgmental...P.P.

- Response by pinknblu, A Thinker, Female, 36-45, Who Cares?

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