Gay Rights!

[Scott & Lai 12]

However, given that homosexuality is genetic, I can't understand why gays shouldn't be given the same benefits that are afforded to heterosexuals.

I wasn't aware they'd found the "gay gene"

[Nagishkaw 510]

They can be born again.

[*julez* 124]

But why should they be born again? Being gay doesn't make someone a bad person.

[SMOKE 1,426]

i dunno about the "born that way/genetic" thing.

i'm over weight so is most of my family, so it must be genetics that makes me eat too much.

but, i really don't see why homosexuals shouldn't have the same rights as anyone else regardless of their lifestyle choices.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Of course it doesn't make them a bad person! There was no implication on my part to indicate that.

[almaty 19]

i dunno about the "born that way/genetic" thing.

i'm over weight so is most of my family, so it must be genetics that makes me eat too much.

but, i really don't see why homosexuals shouldn't have the same rights as anyone else regardless of their lifestyle choices.

[LaL 418]

Equal protection under the law is what the Constitution requires. Whether you believe in it religiously or otherwise, that is what U.S. citizen are due. Everyone gets to choose a partner to share their life, finances, inheritance rights, medical oversight in emergencies, etc. I see no legal justification for denying a homosexual their rights.

ETA: I have a dear friend who married his (female) good friend to ensure someone has his best interest in mind should a serious medical issue arise. He did not want his family (who disowned him for his "choice") making these kinds of decisions for him. He needed a next of kin that would carry out his personal choices in these matters.

Edited June 13, 2008 by LaL

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

One would be Intolerant if they do not accept the fact that some agree with supporting homosexuality and some do not agree with supporting it ...

[*julez* 124]

Of course it doesn't make them a bad person! There was no implication on my part to indicate that.

But then why should they be 'born again'?

[Jenn! 918]

Is this poll about gay marriage or gay rights? I'm not understanding...some people think that gay people should not have *any* rights?

[SMOKE 1,426]

They can be born again.

Of course it doesn't make them a bad person! There was no implication on my part to indicate that.

But then why should they be 'born again'?

different

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

its a poll about gay rights... which generally means getting married... no one said they dont have any rights... but some of us disagree on marriage rights...

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

its a poll about gay rights... which generally means getting married... no one said they dont have any rights... but some of us disagree on marriage rights...

In some states sodomy is still illegal... that's another right that is being infringed...

[SMOKE 1,426]

Is this poll about gay marriage or gay rights? I'm not understanding...some people think that gay people should not have *any* rights?

IMO same arguement. marriage provides certain rights....taxes...medical insurance...wills...etc.

[*julez* 124]

Who does it hurt if gays are allowed to marry? Marriage affords couples other rights, like health benefits and possible tax breaks. By preventing committed couples from marrying, they are also barred from other rights they they should be afforded.

There was a time when the world thought black people and women should be allowed certain rights. Thankfully, those times have changed. Similarly, its time to recognize that homosexuals are people too and deserve equal rights under the law. Its not a ** thing, its a human thing.