Comments on: Gay Marriage - Unequal Rights

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 17:44:00 +0000

Well put, Jeff. And great rebuttle to Mark’s comment. I didn’t get the feeling of homophobia at all from your article. Nice stuff.

By: Dallin

Dallin — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:53:03 +0000

I know there is a fine line between right and wrong. It is very sad when people begin to push that line in their desired direction. These natural desires bring about great acts of ungodliness for they have denied there very nature, from whom they were created. When these lines have been pushed by certain individuals and if they feel strongly enough about the issue, they will push it on other people, through the government. When they reach these accomplishments or goals, they will begin to wonder how far can I enforce my ideas on the American public, through the government. The process will continue until they are satisfied with their natural desires, but they will come to find, there is no end and they will want more and more.

By: Jeff Harmon

Jeff Harmon — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 01:37:30 +0000

You are right, many married heterosexuals choose not to have children, and others cannot because of cancer or other medical problems. But I am sure that you agree that homosexuality is not a medical problem, but in fact when it comes to procreation, homosexuality just doesnâ€™t work without the help of a third party (e.g. Technology, infidelity, or government). The laws of nature will never allow for a man and man, nor a women and women to have children. Therefore homosexual relationships and heterosexual relationships are inherently unequal. I am not saying that we should shun homosexuals because of their beliefs. Nor am I saying that we should take away any of their God given rights, in fact I would protect any of my fellow citizens inalienable rights (i.e. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) with my life. My argument is that the two relationships are different from one another in origin and fruit. And for that reason, they should be defined differently.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:01:55 +0000

Your argument doesn’t hold water. To state the marriage is only for heterosexuals because of the children is ignoring the couples who can’t or won’t have children but it is ok for them to have a marriage. This is just a convoluted justification for homophobia.

By: Derek

Derek — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:08:46 +0000

For additional past cases consider the Roman empire. While it began as a free state founded on a firm moral basis which included a strong focus on honor and the family. Over many centuries it gradually decayed into a decadent and hedonist society. Finally it collapsed. Some contend that this failure was due in large part to the loss of the morals and fundamental ideals on which Rome was founded. This included a reduced focus on the family and an incredible migration towards homosexuality. This is one of many interesting parallels between Roman and U.S. history. Only the future will tell how far these parallels will continue. Perhaps it would be wise to lend an ear to the past.