Legalizing gay marriage would mean a redefinition of many things. Mainstream America is probably not ready for that. First we would go from "Mommy and Daddy" to Mommy 1 and Mommy 2....or something. Then there is the pairing of adoptive children and/or sperm donors. A possible potpourri of personality problems. This certainly could give "Stage mom" a whole new look. Oh, and then there would be a definite swell in the fashion industry. I'm so sure the sports bra would be easier to find. Or maybe a line of colored ace bandages would be cool. The "CUP" could become, among other things, a secret place to put your keys and money. No more distinction between boys bikes and girls bikes. Just bikes that everyone could dismount and not get hurt. (even though I do like that crossbar to hang things on). A new line of boy dolls so that boys wouldn't have to be secretive about playing dress-up. The word "cross-dressing" could bite the dust. How about gender specific jobs. I sure would breath just a little easier knowing a female was fixing my vehicle. Oh boy, this is getting good.

When I let my imagination fly, I see all sorts of coupling possibilities, opening up that stupid "closet" for a lot of folks. New ideas need fresh air. Good energy begets good energy and perhaps if not so many of our power thinkers were forced to hide themselves in one way or another, our world would indeed be a better place. Because, of course, with more sound unions. That is to say models of relationships that work, our children would have more choices in how to relate to others.

At this time of so much isolation and feeling of disconnectedness, I really feel that if one can make a successful union with any person and make it work........HOORAY!

On a most serious note, I think a new term should be added to our definition of unions and partnerships. That term would be GOOD marriage. much like the marriage of special ingredients that go into making a great meal. Much like when someone offers you a food that you swear you would not eat even if paid. Except they don't tell you that it's (for me).....coconut. They give it another name. You eat it. And voile, all you want to know is where you can get it. You tell all your friends about it.
I suspect this would be the case with "GOOD marriages, gay or not. It should be legalized to benefit all parties. Happier children going to school. More rounded education about discrimination of all kinds.

Through my journey in this life, I have always been encouraged to believe in the power of ONE; that we are all a part of ONE; ONENESS, etc, I know I have felt more like One when I was part of two. My thoughts are clearer when I am working as a team with someone else.
That being said, the institution of marriage, gay or not, holds the same exception for me. Why do I need a piece of paper for my mate to know how committed I am to the relationship? On the other hand, because of the benefits (taxes and what not), why not permit same-sexes to sign the papers they need to secure their futures together and command respect in their respective work places?

There are a lot of things that need redefining in this day and age.
Perhaps the term "husband and wife" is but one of them. In this time of so much loneliness and feelings of disconnectedness, I really feel that if one can make a successful union with any person and make it work......HOORAY!

ANNANZA

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