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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Today's Survey Question

Should same-sex marriage be legal?

45 comments:

Anonymous said...

no. Marriage is a bonding of hearts and a pursuit of happiness. That puts it in the none of the government's business category.

Anonymous said...

Government should not be involved in the marriage issue. Marriage is the joining of two people according to their faith or beliefs. A marriage certificate could be issued from the person officiating the ceremony.

Anonymous said...

Yep. Who cares? Nobody's business but theirs.

How about these politicians on both sides worry about jobs instead?

Anonymous said...

Absolutely not! Marriage is between a man and a women,with same sex marriage it is just one more reason why this country is going down the tubes.

Anonymous said...

Yes. Everyone should be afforded the right to enjoy "Marital Bliss". Our gov't shouldn't have a hand in defining the "sanctity" of marriage, our gov't should only be involved on how it effects taxation/benefits. Hell, I find it laughable our gov't dabbles in labeling things sanctimonious.

Anonymous said...

There is no such thing a "same sex marriage".

It is a misnomer.

Anonymous said...

No, the cost will now increase on business in that more people will be on family insurance coverage. Next people will argue that it is their civil right to marry their pet or something more ridiculous. Where does it end? Look at the great civilizations in history like the Greeks and Romans and see that their downfall was when they lost their way morally and that is where we are headed.

Anonymous said...

Enjoy it now, because when the Chinese take over, they aren't going to allow it.

Anonymous said...

Yes, It's a personal choice! I have been married for 19 yrs, and and if the vote came to the table, My whole family would vote for this. It's none of our business.

Anonymous said...

No! Marriage is Adam & Eve, not Adam and Steve!

Anonymous said...

No, to it being called a marriage. If they want to have the same rights as those that are married that is fine but is should NOT be called a marriage.

Anonymous said...

1:06 has is correct!

Same sex marriage is an oxymoron

You can't "Marry" parts that don't fit together.

Anonymous said...

It's a mental illness NO!

Anonymous said...

To conquer a nation and its people, you need only to change its social order, discredit its institutions, reinterpret its laws and rewrite its history. With this accomplished, its culture is destroyed, and its people conquered.

Anonymous said...

Of course not.

Anonymous said...

Ditto to 12:01 I agree!!!! Country is going to hell!!!! What a shame!!

Anonymous said...

1:40 so if you can't marry two parts that don't fit together we shouldn't call any marriage a marriage until the couple dies married. Obviously, if 50% of the people are getting divorced they didn't "fit together". So until they can prove they "fit together" forever we can't call it marriage.

Anonymous said...

it doesnt really matter to me i dont support it but they should have the right to if they so do chose.however what i believe is wrong is educators and certain parties who make our children believe this is ok and acceptable.also i dont believe they should be allowed to adopt children especially young children this could be very confusing for the child and possibly cause problems as the child gets older.

Anonymous said...

wow; great, thoughtful comments for the sanctity of marriage. good sign. unfortunately more and more people are accepting this perversion. just remember; what God creates (marriage between a man and a woman) satan will always have a counterfiet. don't be decieved; God is not mocked.

Anonymous said...

I was against it but Lynn is hot so I'm changing my mind...lol

Anonymous said...

Should it be legal is the question not is it right with the lord... I do not think this is something that the government should be involved with....as long as my kid can't say the Lords Prayer in public school...It is an issue between church and state as far as I am concerned...So the government should stay out of it!!

Unknown said...

What would be next? Marriage to your dog?

Anonymous said...

NO, NO, NO, NO.... Stop letting 10% of country dictate the 90% of us.

Anonymous said...

God's word defines marriage. Most male and female partners don't even wed these days. They're all living in sin, even liars, according to God. But there are always consequences for sins and God's judgment will come. Wake up and look around the world!

thomas augustus littleton said...

King James Bible
"If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination"

So, my answer is yes, gay marriage should be allowed... IN HELL!

Anonymous said...

I say yes. My hubby and I know and have many " gay " friends and all of them work 40 + a week, pay their taxes and are NOT on any welfare programs. If I was walking down the street with any of them and I was mugged, I know that any of them would do whatever it took to protect me.

Anonymous said...

5:40 It will do nothing but open the door to all kinds of law suits. Once you pervert the definition of marriage who's to say someone could marry your dog.

Anonymous said...

yes of course. the state has no hand in this. it is about committment not law.

Anonymous said...

I had to rip most of a dead bait fish out of my dog's mouth today at the boat ramp, kiss him if you want to. Let's not confuse God with the bible, man wrote the bible.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely yes!

Anonymous said...

Give 'em all the same rights....just don't call it marriage!

Anonymous said...

1:31- I knew someone idiot would bring up the Adam and Steve thing and think he was original and funny- that line is older than time itself. 1:57- ah it's Mr. Mental Illness again with the 1950's outlook on homosexuality. You have a mental illness! Stare at this spinning pinwheel and be cured! Finally, Ali- marry a dog? Really? You sure do come up with a lot of stupid comments on this blog. Are you in middle school or something?

Anonymous said...

Let's not confuse God with the bible, man wrote the bible.

You are already confused. The bible was written by man as he was inspired by God to do so. The ten commandments were written by the finger of God Himself.

If you believe the bible, you have to believe God, and vice versa.

Unknown said...

"marry a dog? Really? You sure do come up with a lot of stupid comments on this blog. Are you in middle school or something?"

You really don't need to envy me but, if you do, I can understand why.

Anonymous said...

2:11 PM

Congratulations! I thought I had heard all of the usual BS but you brought a new sample to us.

You should be proud. You are the number one idiot so far.

Anonymous said...

NO! We are going the way of the Roman Empire and, like them, will soon be gone.

Anonymous said...

No. the homosexual lifestyle is so far off base. this is not a genetic or 'i was born the wrong sex' thing. GOD made a person male or female and that is what HE intended for each individual. each family household is to be dad, mom, and children; GOD never intended anything less. HE did rid the early world of Sodom and Gomorrah for their sinful ways and HE can do it again.

Anonymous said...

lets think about what gays get out of this...

1.) a title. they are "married"

2.) a name change. the more butch one is the surname i guess.

3.) tax breaks.

my proposal, get rid of tax breaks for all married couples and they have nothing to go for. being married under God (it IS "holy matrimony" after all) is a religious intstiution!

LadyLiddy said...

I have no problem with gay marriage.

Anonymous said...

Lets look at this through what has been said and you'll see some interesting things here:
First, (on both sides of the coin) If Man wrote the bible and not to be trusted, then how can you trust the Man to carry the word of God! If his word has been handed down for centuries, then the word must be as good as the bible, Right? Just common thought. ok, for the religious people out there, you can claim anything you want, because the bible say's so, well the bible was written so each person interprets it to fit his/ her life's own meaning. for the rest of you Homophobes, it's not catchy, and won't bite you.
Wake up people, you say I don't want my kids seeing it? Well now you better check your private schools and public schools, because it's pretty much a fad to be bi as a teenager, (Wow, now mom and dad need to watch there daughter)! Kids are learning tolerance with all aspects of life and let me ask this?
A woman who is in love with another woman and has been with that woman for 25-30 years, does she have the right to be at her bedside when her partner dies? Answer that No, and you are a real cruel person, and should not be on the face of this world. All belief's are based on Love and Compassion at the very least, and a "civil union", "Marriage" would take this problem away, as well as other legal problems.
So for the "Christians" out there, who are you to judge, and what is your Faith based on?
As far as the dog thing? Just a "Good Ole Bunkie" showin his Real Red Neck, because he wants to come out of the closet!!
Now Back to Our Regular Scheduled Program!!!
Have fun with this post!

Anonymous said...

Only for atheist liberals who want to live their lifes as freaks!! Ah, to think back to the days when men were men, not sissified, whiny gay boys! And don't put up a post saying gay men are still men, that's an impossible feat and the true meaning of an oxymoron! To 'Lynn', it'll be fifferent when your son comes home with his boyfriend, then we'll see how you really feel! Just like most 'have to be equal' crybabies out there, it's got to be fair for everyone...as long as it doesn't affect them!

Anonymous said...

To 1:36
I have 3 daughters and one of which is gay. She works at a hospital near you and probably makes a whole lot more than you. She is a very good daughter and goes out with her sisters and has a blast. Also many of the gay's I know are very much christian and follow there faith more so then half of the congregations out here. Remember, for every 10 people in a church, 4 or more are either gay, Bi, or in the closet.
Now mister macho,...... Stick that in your pipe and smoke it. need to look around you and at least 3 people you know are gay!
LOL

Anonymous said...

BERLIN, Md.- Authorities have arrested a Berlin man accused of repeatedly sexually abusing another man with special needs.

Jason Paul Carpenter, 30, is charged with vulnerable adult abuse, first- and second-degree assault, first-, second- and third-degree sex offense, sodomy and perverted practice.

Anonymous said...

Lets look at this through what has been said and you'll see some interesting things here:
First, (on both sides of the coin) If Man wrote the bible and not to be trusted, then how can you trust the Man to carry the word of God!

He was inspired by God to write what he/they wrote.

If God trusted him, why shouldn't we? Do we know his heart better than God?

If his word has been handed down for centuries, then the word must be as good as the bible, Right?

If was written. Ever hear of the Dead Sea Scrolls?

well the bible was written so each person interprets it to fit his/ her life's own meaning

No, again it was inspired by God.

A woman who is in love with another woman and has been with that woman for 25-30 years, does she have the right to be at her bedside when her partner dies?

I think so yes, and that goes for a gay man as well. If they have been together for that long, the surviving person should have a say in burial arrainments, should get benefits and anything else a straight 'spouse' would receive.

So for the "Christians" out there, who are you to judge, and what is your Faith based on?

Contrary to popular opinions, we are allowed to judge. Just not every Tom, Dick and Harry. They have to be exceptionally faithful persons and without reproach, and with what terms they do judge the same shall be applied to them. Hence the saying, 'Judge not lest you be judged'.

Now I think I have had enough 'fun' with your post. Have a pleasant evening.

Anonymous said...

A perfect example, the way kids turn out all comes down to how they're raised. Raise them with heathen teachings and they'll become a heathen!