Should we approve of same sex marriage?

by Jeremy Whitley

"Heterosexual marriage has been around for a long time, and it hasn't changed at all" ("Marriage Protection Act"). Is this statement really true? Are women still considered property? Is it illegal for blacks to marry white...read more

by Dr. Anderson

The question fails to address the underlying definitions necessary to understand the full implications and ramifications of answering it simply one way or another. Firstly, "we" are not compelled to "approve" of any...read more

by Curtis Whiting

Two weeks before California declared banning same-sex unions unconstitutional, the state senate in Pennsylvania tabled a bill banning gay marriage. Since PA has no law allowing same-sex couples to marry, the bill would see...read more

by best4writing Ann Patterson

Gay men and lesbians seek relationships and commitment that are stable and lasting. Those who find a mate, called significant other' or life partner,' desire to continually develop the best relationship that is possible. ...read more

by Jesse Mathewson

When I began my research I had already made up my mind in many areas, I didn't feel that it was any one else's business what others did with their lives. While I don't feel that that has changed (my opinion) I am able now ...read more

by Lisa H. Warren

The question, "Should we approve of same-sex marriage?" implies that we have a right to approve or disapprove of two people's making a permanent, legal, commitment to one another. I don't particularly think we are in a po...read more

by Prin Dumas

A few years ago, I flipped through a magazine and found an ad with two male twins. The print ad went onto state something along the lines that one of these Americans was not considered a full citizen. The point was an in...read more

by Jami Sliger

Do we choose who we love? The answer to this question is NO! I am a heterosexual female and I am married, however there was a time in my life that I was not so sure about my sexuality. I believe that we are not in contr...read more

by The Dormouse

I've read a lot of the answers to this question as I'm genuinely interested in people's views. I'm particularly glad to see that there's reasoned argument on both sides (some vitriol as well, but that's to be expected), a...read more

by Tala de Sade

SAME-SEX UNIONS BLOOM IN CANADA While some of us sit back contemplating the changes in the world around us over the past several decades, we can't help but feel that despite the seemingly endless adherence to the so-cal...read more

by Renee Morgan

Again, my question is why not and who are we to judge? From my understanding of history and arts study same sex relations has been around forever. In addition, people always say that God do not make mistakes. I again go...read more

by Catastrophe Jones

Of course we should. We, the People. We, parents. We, children. We, grown adults. We, respected and respectful members of society. We, lovers. We, friends. Of course we should. We. Nevermind the fact that marriag...read more

by Sakura

It should not be a matter of "approval" - that connotes judgment, and it is not our place to judge others. As a South African, same sex marriage is a subject that has featured in many of my conversations recently. As yo...read more

by Christina Mckay

I don't think the real question here is, "Should we approve?" I think it is more of a question of do we have the right to deny them. I don't think that we do. One of the biggest arguments I hear is that the law defines ...read more

by Willie Parker

Based upon the principles with which America was founded, same sex marriage should be perfectly fine in this country. It was founded on the principles that people should be able to have a place to practice their religion ...read more

by BB

Homosexuality is an act against nature and since nature created us, it will also destroy us, and sometimes nature makes mistakes. Nowhere in nature will you find homosexuality. Two male animals will fight to the death ...read more

by Robert Malkowski

So...what do we think? Is California paving the way on the gay marriage issue or is this just going to be another battle ground for the election? Are we going to be given our rights or is this going to be some big backyard...read more

by John Gugie

Sure, I think that we should approve of same sex marriage. I am of the opinion that any marriage has nothing to do with the opinions of straight people or any other kind and people out there. We live in a free country ...read more

by Tena Holmes

For over two hundred years America has been a predominately, Christian, family oriented society. Americans value God and family above all else. But, when asked to give gay couples the same privileges afforded straight coup...read more

by Patrick Julius

Of course we should. This is like asking, "should we approve of jelly on toast?" When considering the morality or immorality of any action, one question is paramount: "whom does it hurt?" Where is the harm caused by the...read more