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Marriage is so Gay

He11vis

Shared on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 10:20

Since I am a politics junkie I watch the news, read blogs, and generally obsess over things that I can't control, especially the government. Lately I have been seeing a lot of stories about the legalization of gay marriage and the repeal of DADT (Don't Ask Don't Tell).

I am a little fascinated by the whole anti-gay thing. No, I am not gay so fuck you for thinking that. I do however have gay family members, gay friends, and gay co-workers - both men and women. I will admit that the lesbians at work look nothing like the hot chicks I see in porn which is a huge disappointment. Damn you Hollywood! Damn you all to Hell!

Anyway, back to topic. I have never understood the opposition to gay marriage. What difference does it make? My parents told me it cheapens their marriage but can't say how. Yes, it is 'icky' and yes it is 'weird' but so what? Why does 'icky'=illegal? Will it change anything? I don't think so. My buddy told me that it will normalize something that is not normal. He contends that we will have to start telling children that it is ok to be gay. Call me crazy but in my opinion, it is ok to be gay. If my son tells me he prefers nuts to cherries, sure it will break my heart, but what can I do? I would much rather him be with one person in a committed relationship then going nut to butt with a different person every night.

Then there is DADT. Those of us who have been in the military know that there are tons of gay people serving right now. From the Mess Hall to the Officers Quarters you will find gay people who serve our country. Some of them are open about it to a close few, sometimes you end up discovering it by accident when you notice the guy showering next to you is staring at your junk a little too long. Either way, they are out there. We can't ignore them. Just let them serve. I know the military is about toughness and strength, so I invite you to take a stroll down Fort Lauderdale beach on Gay Pride Week. Some of those guys are built like fuckin' tanks. Sure their version of CQC (Close Quarters Combat) is a little different than mine. My version does not involve leather chaps and back rubs - but to each his own. Give them a gun, tell them that bin Laden is trying to ban Queer Eye and make Broadway Musicals illegal... problem solved.

He11vis out.

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KittenMag's picture
Submitted by KittenMag on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 22:38
People are too hung up on the word marriage. It has a significance only to closed minded people brought up with "norms" and religious traditions... and that's about it. The world used to be polygamist and gay.. and no one cared. Yes all your Christian ancestors were taking it up the butt, TRUST ME! Greeks and Romans had fucking open orgies. Egyptians took on many wives. A woman's role was to marry and give birth. Yes marriage was associated with MANY wives. Of course promiscuity and prostitution cause disruption in the form of spreading disease and social order. So these old guys, trying to keep their "community" together came up with some "rules"... Let's call them the commandments, lol. But how do you relay something to a bunch of primitive people and hope they will follow it? You associate it with fear... hell, eternal damnation.. all that good hollywood shit. cont...
KittenMag's picture
Submitted by KittenMag on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 22:39
And here we are still preaching thousand year old "moral" values, written by MEN, who probably were fornicators themselves. Spare me the bible talk people. I was brought up Roman Catholic.. went to church EVERY day up until I was about 12 years old. I have read the bible both as a religious and literary book. Once you read it as a literary book, with the context of what was happening in the world when those stories were written, you will open your eyes. Your lives are guided by fear. cont...
d0od's picture
Submitted by d0od on Fri, 03/06/2009 - 15:29
If marriage was only performed in churches and had no legal standing then fine discriminate all you want, but as soon as the government got involved and it became a legal rights issue there can be no discrimination. If people want to continue to discriminate then the government needs to stop recognizing marriage as anything more than a religious ceremony.
Caesar's picture
Submitted by Caesar on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 23:29
close minded people? all of society looks at it like it should be man and woman, my religious belief has nothing to do with my opinion. its my personal preference. maybe i should say the majority of the society thinks that way. so because we have an opinion against it we are closed minded? but all the people who think its ok are correct? they can force their shit down my throat? its tit for tat, its not that i dont see their point, i just dont agree with it. if that makes me a terrible close minded person, well then cool.
Biznass's picture
Submitted by Biznass on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 10:43
How dare you have a sensible view. Thumbs down.
BlowMonkey's picture
Submitted by BlowMonkey on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 10:44
real lesbians don't look like the ones in pr0n movies? WTF! way to ruin it for everybody else! My whole life is a fucking lie!!
He11vis's picture
Submitted by He11vis on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 11:10
I know what you mean. What a huge disappointment! I wanted the Lisa Loeb/Angelina Jolie Make Out Fest, what I got was 2 chicks with boy haircuts and combat boots who drink Keystone Light while they watch NASCAR naked in their trailer. Mr. Penos is very sad. :(
Big0ne's picture
Submitted by Big0ne on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 11:21
"Call me crazy but in my opinion, it is ok to be gay. If my son tells me he prefers nuts to cherries, sure it will break my heart, but what can I do?" Why would it break your heart if by your own admission it's ok?
MikeTheKnife's picture
Submitted by MikeTheKnife on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 11:33
You have a Lisa Loeb fetish? How obscure!
He11vis's picture
Submitted by He11vis on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 11:42
It would break my heart because I know that he would be open to ridicule, he would be discriminated against, he would be called names by ignorant fools. I know that this is a cruel word and hate crimes are a reality. While my love would never change, it would bother me because I would worry myself to death over his safety. It is ok to be goth too, but people look at you funny and make judgements about you. It is the same thing. No one wants to see their child be treated unfairly.
JeepChick's picture
Submitted by JeepChick on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 12:16
I wish the government would just stay out of crap like this. We have way too much government involvement in our lives. @Big - breaks a parents heart b/c of what they grew up wishing for their kids. My sister's choice takes her out of many situations that my mother wished for her, the least of which is having children of her own. :( DADT should stay in place. What your sexual preferences are should have no bearing on your service to your country. There is no need to let everyone know you are gay or straight or whatever. The military would have a long, hard road ahead if DADT is repealed and no process to transition put in place. This is my biggest issue with Obama, you can't just snap your fingers and do something, there is a process required that must be determined ahead of time. Sorry I ranted in your blog. lol. GOOD BLOG!
TDrag27's picture
Submitted by TDrag27 on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 12:28
Good Blog - I'm pro-marriage for any 2 people that want to commit to each other. The whole "it cheapens my marriage" argument is such utter bullshit. What about the straight couples with open marriages? What about marriages with domestic abuse? What about gold diggers that marry old dudes? What about marriages just to get insurance? If the standard is that we should ban marriages that cheapen the marriage of another couple, then I'd say that marriage all together should be banned.
DeltaT's picture
Submitted by DeltaT on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 14:11
This is where homosexuals become the intolerant ones. They want you to respect their views and opinions, while they completely disrespect others views and opinions. "Marriage" is religious joining between a man a woman and God by definition . Religion does not believe in homosexuality So why should they be Forced to allow "gay marriage" if they and their God are against it? Civil joinings are the same, same rights etc. But they want the word "marriage" Why?
mdl70's picture
Submitted by mdl70 on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 14:18
Marriage has nothing to do with God. By definition, marriage is the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law, according to Merriam-Webster. Sure, in Catholicism it's a sacrament and perhaps held in high regard with other religions as well, but that's the choice of the individuals getting married and their religion. Those standards shouldn't be forced on anyone else if they don't believe in them.
He11vis's picture
Submitted by He11vis on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 14:32
I gotta agree, marriage has nothing to do with god. What if 2 Wiccans get married, or 2 atheists for that matter? Marriage is a legal contract. If there were no more churches we would still have marriage.
DeltaT's picture
Submitted by DeltaT on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 14:43
Every Christian would disagree with you "marriage" is more than just a "word" to Christians. The Bible says Marriage is between a "man and woman" This is the argument Dont think it isnt. If it wasn't there wouldn't be an argument. My point is they should respect that. I am not gay or religious But i respect both sides and see Civil U *** as a nice compromise. But for some reason thats just not good enough, why?
mdl70's picture
Submitted by mdl70 on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 14:50
But that's for Christians. What about a man and woman who aren't Christians? They could be Atheists or follow the Church of the Doomed Lounge Lizard. They can still get married legally at a Justice of the Peace or even one of the many, many mail-order ordained "ministers" if they wanted to go that route. I'm born and raised Catholic and I find it utterly ridiculous the amount of energy "Christians" put into blocking two people who love each other from getting married -- Especially if they don't even practice the same religion. Now if two gay Christians want to get married in the church? Fine, block that. That's their right. It's not the right of the "church" to block things that don't pertain to them.
DeltaT's picture
Submitted by DeltaT on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 15:09
Because some people choose to fight for what they believe in. Isnt that what Gays are doing? You understand why gays are doing it but cant understand why Christians are? You cant be intolerant and preach tolerance. All I'm saying, have a good one!
mdl70's picture
Submitted by mdl70 on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 15:23
I don't think you get it. What you're talking about is pushing your beliefs on others. Who's being intolerant? I think everyone should be treated equally. You're being intolerant by not allowing two people who have nothing to do with your religion to get married nowhere near your church. THAT'S intolerant.
He11vis's picture
Submitted by He11vis on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 15:35
Gays are fighting FOR equality, Churches are fighting to STOP equality. There is a big difference. We are ruled by the Constitution, not the Bible. Countries that inject religion into government are horrible places to live. Been to Iran lately? Shari'a Law sound fun? You can't discriminate against people. For any reason. Ever. It is not an option. Civics classes still teach the fundamental principle of Liberty and Justice For All. Let's show a little justice to those who ask for the same rights I enjoy as a heterosexual.
mdl70's picture
Submitted by mdl70 on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 15:40
Amen, He11vis! :)
JeepChick's picture
Submitted by JeepChick on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 15:48
Marriage is rooted in religion, and therefore religion wants to dicate it's use. I'm all for gay marriage. I'm the Maid of Honor for my Sister's Girlfriend. Yes.. my sister is the "man" whatever, I love her.
Big0ne's picture
Submitted by Big0ne on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 16:03
"You can't discriminate against people. For any reason. Ever. It is not an option." Really? Ever? How many wives can I have? My neighbor likes fucking horses. This guy at work wants to come in every day nude. My cousin's wife believes she should be able to use the men's restroom. There's approximately 30 people in my town who think 18 is just an arbitrary number. (btw - I have no idea what the actual number is.) I could go on.... Now that we've established that there are some reasons to discriminate, it's just a matter of line drawing. Christians want the line drawn at 1 man and 1 woman. It's less about toleration and more about establishing a base line of morality. There's a hundred different groups who want that line drawn 100 different ways but to condemn one as intolerant when there's intolerance within all of us is a bit disingenuous.
Big0ne's picture
Submitted by Big0ne on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 16:03
oh yeah. I have no idea what my neighbor likes to fuck. :lol:
He11vis's picture
Submitted by He11vis on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 16:14
To equate 2 consenting adults who make love in a commited relationship to fucking a horse is a like comparing biting your nails to shooting a guy in the head with a nail gun. I assume you are joking (they were pretty funny examples, after all). Here's the deal - everyone gets the same treatment. The law says 1 legal partner, everybody gets 1 legal partner. The law says nobody gets to fuck the family hamster, then nobody gets to fuck the family hamster. If everyone can legally come to work butt naked, guess what? Then everyone gets to come butt naked. The point is that equality is demanded in the constitution. You can't say Joey gets to blow goats but Susie can't. You can't say Sally can punch her hubby in the balls but Katie can't. Laws are made so that we all get the same rights. If you can do it (get married) then gays can do it. Otherwise you are discriminating, which is a legal no-no.
mdl70's picture
Submitted by mdl70 on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 16:21
I still don't buy the Christian argument about letting religion dictate the rules of marriage. I've said it before -- What if the couple do not believe in God but instead believe in the Almighty Lounge Lizard? They can still get married at City Hall. Two men or two women from the same Church of the Lounge Lizard can not because people think it cheapens their marriage? Christians are trying to force their beliefs on others. Except in Spain. They're predominately Catholic and allow same-sex marriages. I'm not sure if interracial marriage was ever illegal, it certainly was discouraged and frowned upon, but people got over that one, too. I don't think it's about a line being drawn 100 different ways. I think people just want one line drawn one way for everyone. Not just some people over here because they believe one thing rather than another.
Caesar's picture
Submitted by Caesar on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 19:32
i think it should remain 1 man 1 woman ive grown up as thats what the norm, if that makes me a discriminator well there are a couple billion more of me that feel the same way. i think some laws need to be updated to current times but this is not one of them.

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