KTVU News (Bay Area):
Being from San Jose, part of the Bay Area, I am constantly paying attention to the numerous media outlets from that area. Recently, while browsing on one of the websites (KTVU), I came across an article about the Supreme Court and gay marriage.
As a supporter of gay rights/marriage, I decided to read this article. Of course set in the great San Francisco, it is stated that there is a date set in March when arguments over gay marriage will be presented. The Supreme Court will apparently listen to these arguments and then have nintey days to make their decision on the long standing issue. Being opposed by the governer and certain activists, there are "gay marriage opponents" who are looking for signatures in order to qualify to be put on a ballot for upcoming elections that would in turn make gay marriage illegal and even take away the right for same-sex spouses to register as domestic partners.
With just a history, especially in California, gay marriage seems to always be something that ia being debated. In my opinion, I hope that this works out for the better for the same-sex couples. I support them, since I have friends who are gay, and think that everyone should be given this right of marriage, whether one is straight or gay.
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I've been following this case for a few years now. I was teaching a GLBT history course the semester the San Francisco marriages happened. I often wonder what people are so afraid of in terms of a civil marriage between same sex partners. Alternatively, should the government be in the business of recognizing any particular relationships at all? Thanks for sharing this new story!
This subject leaves me sore. I can't help but think of the religious undertones in our federal legislation.
I feel it important to be cognizant of the concrete ideologies that have shaped this nation. You can see other types of legislation that have been influence by religion.
Americans have to be able to decipher the "god" rhetoric that politicians use.
Sometimes, these ideas lead us to act hypocritical. Remember, the last time goverment mixed in religion, people got burned at the stake.
Also, I'm for gay rights and marriage too.
In our American society, customarily, the union of two people is between a man and woman who are "in love" with one another. Over the course of time, people have acknowledged relationships between those who belong to the same sex although these couples are not allowed to get married. Now, I believe the question is should we allow homosexuals to legally get married? I personally believe that homosexuals should have the same rights that I have as a heterosexual because denying them of the right that society gives me is a violation of their religious and social freedoms. And this is not right. Civil and religious marriages are two separate institutions. And the government has no business meddling in our personal affairs, since they should have better things to do in order to take care properly of its citizens. Many churches that marry homosexuals now exist, but the state does not recognize this. The Judeo-Christian traditions deny same-sex couples marriage or civil union on the textual grounds or religious beliefs that homosexuality is considered a sin. But doesn't our First Amendment of the Constitution safeguard religion or the lack of it? Our government should provide equal rights to its citizens; therefore, it should allow homosexuals or same-sex couples have the same benefits and rights as what are given to heterosexuals. Then I believe doing so would prove the accuracy of the intent of our constitution. I am totally against any form of discrimination to any minority in our country since I am a minority myself. Fairness and justice to all is the right thing to do. Comment from http://freespeechcomesalive.blogspot.com
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