We have a new law here in California today and I'd like your opinion, but you need to listen to mine, too

[Ginny19]

Everyone has opinions, right?  So, I’m curious.  What’s your opinion about the new law in California, giving gay people the right to get married officially?  My personal opinion is that basically I believe in the blessed sanctity of love and marriage, regardless of whether the couple is a man and a woman, or two women, or two men.  Love is love, regardless. 

 

I am completely straight.  But, I believe that gay people should be allowed the exact same privileges and rights as I have.  There is no justifiable reason why this should be any different.   

 

Love is love and committing to another person through marriage is a beautiful thing.  No one should be deciding that any group of people should be singled out and discriminated against. 

 

I firmly believe that a person’s sexual orientation is not a choice.  It’s exactly the way that person was born.  With all the prejudice and discrimination against gays in the world, why would anyone CHOOSE to be gay?  You can’t convince me that anyone would CHOOSE to be ridiculed like that.   

 

It’s simply unfair.   

 

Oh, I know, some of you might say that some religions do not condone this.  But, you, as a human, do not have the right to play God and try to tell another what they should or should not do.  It’s just not right!  If you are religious with a strong belief in God, and firmly believe that this is wrong, do you really believe that God made this “mistake”?  God does NOT make mistakes.  This world and all the beautiful people in it are created by God and should be treated equal, in all respects, including marriage. 

 

And, if you believe in God, then why wouldn’t you just trust God to be the judge of others.  It’s not your responsibility, nor is it your right, to judge others.  If you’ve ever been judged for anything, think about how you felt.  Not too great, huh?  So, why do you wish to be the one to impose that horrible feeling on another fellow human?   

 

We are all connected in this world.  Each of us is different and unique in our own way.   Wouldn’t this world be a boring place if we were all alike?  Our differences are what create this world and blend us all together to help each other and love each other.    

 

If we each take care of our own life – our own heart and soul – and let God do His job – this world would be a much happier place.  

 

This new ruling in California, allowing gays to get married, is a huge step toward equality for all. 

 

This is 2008!  I grew up in the 1950’s when there was terrible discrimination against blacks.  Why?  Obviously there was no justification for that, and that is why that discrimination was stopped (at least by our government).   

 

Why would we place any limitations on people because of the color of their skin, their religious preference or their sexual orientation?  Well, I believe we should NOT.   

 

Let’s begin to act like the people of the 2008’s exactly where we are, and stop this nonsense.   

 

As I mentioned, I am straight.  I am happily married to a wonderful man.  Why should I be given that right, only because I am straight?  Marriage is something that any two people in love should be allowed to experience.  Sure, it’s only a piece of paper.  But, if a couple wants that piece of paper to show their love and commitment to each other, who are we to try to stop them?   

 

This is NOT about whether gays should or should not be allowed to get married.  It IS about allowing each, of our fellow traveling companions who join us on this journey we call life, to enjoy this expedition in whatever way is best for them.  That is something for which all of us should be allowed, without judgment or criticism. 

 

Please think about this the next time you feel the urge to attempt to control the fate of another person’s life with your "opinion".

 

 

Remember that LOVE IS THE ANSWER..... ♥

 

True love is accepting each other for exactly who they are....

P.S. If you agree, please vote this popular to help spread the word - and the word is LOVE

 

 

[marie111594]

Jun. 17, 2008 at 4:23 PM Thank you....you have given a voice to "us" that spells it all out very clearly!

[durga826]

Jun. 17, 2008 at 4:25 PM

Brava!  Brava!  You make my point - and it's my favorite one.

If we're all made in God's image then what's the big deal?  Or are only some of us made in God's image?  hmmmm....

Live and let live. 

[Lb128f]

Jun. 17, 2008 at 4:28 PM I agree! To each his or her own!

[Momzilla4]

Jun. 17, 2008 at 4:33 PM

I agree with you.  Besides what you state so eloquently above, there are several more problems to the restriction that only a man and a woman can marry:

  -- if one of the partners in a mixed-sex marriage gets a sex-change, do you force them to divorce?

2 -- there are many people who are born "intersexed" -- i.e. physically and/or genetically they are neither strictly male or female.  how are they to be treated?

3 --- the Church argument is that marriage is necessary for male-female procreation -- if this is true then what about couples who are infertile or who choose not to have children?  aren't they then violating some rule about what marriage is supposed to be about? 

supposedly marriage didn't exist as a religious institution until the 1500s. until then it was a primarily socio-economic and legal institution. 

as i have always stated: if you are against gay marriage then don't marry a gay person -- there are plenty of other people to choose from.  :)  

[beachmamaof2]

Jun. 17, 2008 at 4:37 PM

Momzilla4 Jun. 17, 2008 at 4:33 PM I agree with you.  Besides what you state so eloquently above, there are several more problems to the restriction that only a man and a woman can marry:   -- if one of the partners in a mixed-sex marriage gets a sex-change, do you force them to divorce?

 

LMAO - that's something I never thought of - too funny!

[JaidensMommy13]

Jun. 17, 2008 at 4:49 PM

I agree!! Love is love, no matter what sex or race. I'm all for this law and I think it should be like this everywhere.

[KristiS11384]

Jun. 17, 2008 at 4:51 PM I think it's fabulous and only hope that all other states follow California's lead!

[KimberlyMonique]

Jun. 17, 2008 at 5:13 PM I think it is awful.

marriage |ˈmarij|
noun
1 the formal union of a MAN and a WOMAN, typically recognized by law, by which they become husband and wife.

Oh, well though, I won't allow it to effect me.

[violettac]

Jun. 17, 2008 at 5:19 PM I think it's GREAT now law students will have more jobs 50% divorce rate give it 5 yrs and there will be a lot of money to be made...lol Let's face it it will double the need for family thearpy...lawyers etc it can only help  spread the wealth..lol I say why not...

[conjuredUp]

Jun. 17, 2008 at 5:26 PM

LOVE is LOVE.

Bravo, Ginny.