Gay marriage, yes or no...?

[Johno6]

it reminds me of how women were never allowed to vote..... i cant believe this was the case... seems they make all the decisions now... especially in my house

[Psyber]

I too agree it should not be an issue.
People should be able to formalise their partnership and have it recognised as such regardless of gender.
(However I do oppose public funding of IVF services - for anyone - in an overpopulated world.)

[Leaping Lindner]

This is possibly the most stupid debate ever.

As a friend of mine who has been with his partner 20+ years recently pointed out to me..."When I go to work. I go to work...not gay work. When I pay my taxes. I pay my taxes...not gay taxes. When I park my car I park...not gay park. So why is it if I want to get married it's gay marriage?"

[Booney]

No problem with it at all.

I have a huge problem however with the government acknowledging in any way the church ( which ever one it is ) and their role in the legalisation of same sex marriage. The major religious groups around Australia should remember the old "people in glass houses" addage.(sp)

*edit*

Agreed LL, same sex marriage, not gay marriage.

[Wedgie]

I voted NO but only because I dont think anyone should get married.

[Psyber]

I voted NO but only because I dont think anyone should get married.

I tend to agree with you but think those who want to should have the option.
(As I've told a female acquaintance who is hanging around a bit, " I've been married twice, there won't be a third or even a live in arrangement.")

[Johno6]

So Pysber does booty calls then?

my brother just got married in canberra or something like that but then had the "commitment" ceremony or whatever u call it over here....

i was a bit upset tho... no guys tried to hit on me... am i that hideous?

[Lightning McQueen]

So Pysber does booty calls then?

my brother just got married in canberra or something like that but then had the "commitment" ceremony or whatever u call it over here....

i was a bit upset tho... no guys tried to hit on me... am i that hideous?

Gay relationships are a pain in the arse.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Everyone should have the right to get divorced.

[FlyingHigh]

[quote="Psyber"]I too agree it should not be an issue.
People should be able to formalise their partnership and have it recognised as such regardless of gender.
(However I do oppose public funding of IVF services - for anyone - in an overpopulated world.)[/quote]

Beat me too it Pysber
Not concerned about gay marriages one way or the other, but fully agree with this last line.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Over populated world yes. Over populated Australia no. Anyone who needs IVF to have a child should have the right in this country.

[Mythical Creature]

I too agree it should not be an issue.
People should be able to formalise their partnership and have it recognised as such regardless of gender.
(However I do oppose public funding of IVF services - for anyone - in an overpopulated world.)[/quote]

Beat me too it Pysber
Not concerned about gay marriages one way or the other, but fully agree with this last line.

Maybe if a couple is on their 3rd or 4th child, but for a couple who are trying for their 1st or 2nd child IVF should definately be a valid option no question.

I don't see the issue with gay people getting married, doesn't really affect anyone so of course they should get that option.

[Booney]

Over populated world yes. Over populated Australia no. Anyone who needs IVF to have a child should have the right in this country.

Not so sure about that. But thats another argument.

[Wedgie]

I'm getting old. I remember when a gay marriage was one that referred to a happy couple!

[Johno6]

yeah when my bro was telling me he had a "Gay old time" on the weekend... i just thought gee he must have had a real fun weekend....

i just didnt know how right i was................

[Wedgie]

Yep. And we used to think Glenelg supporters were happy.

[pale ale]

I voted yes but wouldnt go to a gay wedding if invited, I can understand that they may have natural feelings for each other but I would struggle with it..... it's not natural for me...

[Pseudo]

Yes. Shouldn't even be an issue in this day and age, amazed it still seems to be on a political level at some levels.

As long as there are d!ckhe@ds who continue to vote for clowns like Fred Nile and the Family First fundys, it will continue to cause debate.

[FlyingHigh]

I too agree it should not be an issue.
People should be able to formalise their partnership and have it recognised as such regardless of gender.
(However I do oppose public funding of IVF services - for anyone - in an overpopulated world.)[/quote]

Beat me too it Pysber
Not concerned about gay marriages one way or the other, but fully agree with this last line.

Maybe if a couple is on their 3rd or 4th child, but for a couple who are trying for their 1st or 2nd child IVF should definately be a valid option no question.

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Preface this by saying I am not in that situation, I just don't believe because we CAN do it that we SHOULD do it. In addition to the population argument, I believe that is the hand nature has dealt someone, put up with it.

[Zelezny Chucks]

I too agree it should not be an issue.
People should be able to formalise their partnership and have it recognised as such regardless of gender.
(However I do oppose public funding of IVF services - for anyone - in an overpopulated world.)[/quote]

Beat me too it Pysber
Not concerned about gay marriages one way or the other, but fully agree with this last line.

Maybe if a couple is on their 3rd or 4th child, but for a couple who are trying for their 1st or 2nd child IVF should definately be a valid option no question.

.

Preface this by saying I am not in that situation, I just don't believe because we CAN do it that we SHOULD do it. In addition to the population argument, I believe that is the hand nature has dealt someone, put up with it.

Good attitude that will save us billions of dollars in cancer research!