Gays should Marry?

NO!~ I don't think they should marry, I think if they want to get married, then they should be allowed to get married. I would say, Gays can get married, but they don't have to if they don't want to. =P
 
Also a suprising number of ignorant people voted no? whats up with that. If 2 gay people get married, it in no way affects you. At all. Nothing is changing in the universe. Its just a way of saying 2 people love eachother and want to be together forever, whats so wrong with wanting people to be happy?
 
Also any arguement that it ruins the sanctity of marriage needs to take a look at divorce rates. Its above 50%. I suspect any gay person that is willing to fight for the right to marry is probably pretty sure about their decision. So maybe those rates will go down a bit.
 
My personal rule is: As long as it isn't affecting anyone elses lives in a negative manner, people should be free to do what they want. I'm fine with somebody getting high in their house and doing whatever, but it bothers me when somebody gets high and then sits beside me in a movie theatre and I have to smell their weed-reek for 2 hours. That sucks, but its the same for me with smoking and drinking haha, not that I really am against any of them, its just shitty sitting beside a drunk on the bus or the train, Am I right or am I right? x_x" 
 
So let people do what they want, as long as nobody is getting hurt than thats fine. 
 
Oh and marriage being super religious only, IE: no gay marriage is retarded. As I said theres no sanctity left in marriage, or the church for that matter. Theres hundreds of priests mollesting young boys, and thats just the ones we hear about, theres way more that are kept quiet and the priest is just moved to a different city. Thats insane. 
 
Things need to evolve with the times to stay relevant, let priests get married, and hold them accountable for their crimes; nobody is above the law. I really doubt God would hate gay people.. I would think he want's his people to be happy. And considering the world is 7x overpopulated, I don't think he would mind if some people layed off on the baby making.
 
HERES A GOOD POINT: The Romans invented marriage, they were also supporters of homosexuality. 
 
Anyways, people are ignorant, society is ignorant, but as a whole, we eventually make the right decisions.

Separation of church and state?

" Separation of church and state?  I see the Christian background as the probable reason behind the Prop 8 situation. Although their right it doesn't make sense. "

This thread is fucking stupid.  What the hell do you think the common opinion about gay marriage will be on a website that is 80 percent liberal atheists?
 
And for the fucking punks on this thread attacking others because of their beliefs, stop being so pathetic and go onto a website that isn't so biased toward gay marriage and then try to "argue" with people.  Your opinions obviously are not the common consensus of America. 

The thing is, that this really isn't a yes and no question. 
It is as much a question whether you interpret "marriage" as a religious union or a union that gives same-sex couples the same rights as traditional couples. 
Personally I find it hard to comprehend how anybody today could argue against the latter. 

The question of religion is a whole other can of worms, that I figure more is up to the individual religious congregations whether they'll allow such marriages... After all; Most religions I'm aware off don't allow homosexuality - So I guess they are in their right to not perform these marriages, since the idea of such a union is in fact is considered "sinful" to start with.

They SHOULDN'T. But I really don't care if they are allowed to.

" imo, no one should be able to get married unless they've travel to the moon.  For instance, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong can marry. Neither can get married to anyone that hasn't been to the moon yet though.  All weddings must be held on the surface of the moon, while wearing space suits. "

They should "be able" to get married, but I would say that should marry since that's their choice.

There is really no reason for them to not be able to. It doesnt bother me one bit.

I dont see why not.

No. Gays should just be able to get "Gay Married" which is exactly like normal marriage, but it's gay.

There isn't a single logical reason why 2 men or 2 women should be able to get married in the same way as a man and a woman, and be seen exactly the same by the government.  Love is love is love is love. 
 
If it has nothing to do with you, it has nothing to do with you. 
 
My only additional point  is that if a church doesn't want to perform the ceremony, that is their right.  I am sure there are churches who will.

Who am I to judge. I say let them.

" No. Gays should just be able to get "Gay Married" which is exactly like normal marriage, but it's gay. "

Yep.  They should be required to be married.  They're easier to keep track of that way.

I don't see why gays Can't get married.

They have the right to love who they want so yes.

they should do whatever they want like everyone else.

" I actually voted no. But that's just a preference really: I think that marriage should be religious and traditional. I also believe that drugs (including weed) should be kept illegal. Again, that's just a preference. I'm very conservative in this respect. "

" This isn´t a hate topic, I just wanted to know what the opinions of other people around the world was. I personally believe Gays have ever right to get married, you guys?  Also, if you dont, Im not going to judge you in any way, I just want to know you guyzes reasons.   ... yes, guyzes. "

I voted no.
 
No one should marry.
 
It brings misery.

Controversial.

There seems to be a new breed of politically correct fascists out there - chill out.  Abusing people just for voting no and saying a few words is not cool. 
 
Do I think churches should perform gay marriages?  No. 
 
Do I think gays have the right to a civil union, with their partner legally being recognised as such?  Sure. 
 
Do I think gay couples should should be given equal consideration with straight couples when it comes to adopting kids?  Absolutely NOT.

" This thread is fucking stupid.  What the hell do you think the common opinion about gay marriage will be on a website that is 80 percent liberal atheists?  And for the fucking punks on this thread attacking others because of their beliefs, stop being so pathetic and go onto a website that isn't so biased toward gay marriage and then try to "argue" with people.  Your opinions obviously are not the common consensus of America.  "

"I actually voted no. But that's just a preference really: I think that marriage should be religious and traditional. I also believe that drugs (including weed) should be kept illegal. Again, that's just a preference. I'm very conservative in this respect. "

Yes they should. I 100% support it.

i think that gays should be able get married if they want. it would be like woman not being able to vote or work.... it doesn't really effect me if a gay person that i don't even know gets married. 
 
i've worked with a gay person before. when u first meet him u didn't know he was gay. the second work i worked at the place people were like hey u know that guy is gay. i was like know he isn't...

" Do I think gay couples should should be given equal consideration with straight couples when it comes to adopting kids?  Absolutely NOT. "

While in favor of a civil union that's identical to marriage, I don't think the word 'marriage' should be used in relation to same-sex unions, at least on official documents.

" While in favor of a civil union that's identical to marriage, I don't think the word 'marriage' should be used in relation to same-sex unions, at least on official documents. "

" @MAN_FLANNEL said:

" This thread is fucking stupid.  What the hell do you think the common opinion about gay marriage will be on a website that is 80 percent liberal atheists?  And for the fucking punks on this thread attacking others because of their beliefs, stop being so pathetic and go onto a website that isn't so biased toward gay marriage and then try to "argue" with people.  Your opinions obviously are not the common consensus of America.  "

Wow bro, that was really deep. I'm sorry your father did not hug you enough as a child. Irony highlighted, by the way. Props if you can get what I'm talking about. "

" @Dragonseer said:

" Do I think gay couples should should be given equal consideration with straight couples when it comes to adopting kids?  Absolutely NOT. "

And why's that, chief? "

First, I live in America and in a democracy rather than a theocracy and what someone does with their life, as long as it has no direct negative impact on anyone, is absolutely nobody's business. Period. On any topic.
 
Second, what a wonderful place to run a poll like this. In a videogame website. Why, I know whenever I want to engage in insightful political discussion on random topics, I aim for the same websites where people congregate to discuss the best breast bouncing algorithms.

" @MAN_FLANNEL said:

"This thread is fucking stupid.  What the hell do you think the common opinion about gay marriage will be on a website that is 80 percent liberal atheists?  And for the fucking punks on this thread attacking others because of their beliefs, stop being so pathetic and go onto a website that isn't so biased toward gay marriage and then try to "argue" with people.  Your opinions obviously are not the common consensus of America.  "

well your right on the money with what you said, for I am a liberal atheist. "

"   @Suicrat said:

" @ververdan0226:  Polite hypocrites are worse than assholish hypocrites, because all they do is incur unearned sympathy from those who aren't hypocrites and just wish to avoid conflict. "

What the hell is your problem? You seem unable to respect other peoples opinions. You also seem unable to exercise respect. I have stated my beliefs. They may be ignorant, hypocritical, and childish, but that doesn't mean you can go ahead and insult them just because my beliefs differ from yours. I am a conservative. I don't believe in gay rights. I don't have any facts to back up my beliefs, but then and again I don't have to sit here and try to justify my beliefs to some ignorant asshole who is unable to understand that fact that other people have different opinions than him.  Good day to you sir. "

" @pirate_republic said:

"   @Suicrat said:

" @ververdan0226:  Polite hypocrites are worse than assholish hypocrites, because all they do is incur unearned sympathy from those who aren't hypocrites and just wish to avoid conflict. "

What the hell is your problem? You seem unable to respect other peoples opinions. You also seem unable to exercise respect. I have stated my beliefs. They may be ignorant, hypocritical, and childish, but that doesn't mean you can go ahead and insult them just because my beliefs differ from yours. I am a conservative. I don't believe in gay rights. I don't have any facts to back up my beliefs, but then and again I don't have to sit here and try to justify my beliefs to some ignorant asshole who is unable to understand that fact that other people have different opinions than him.  Good day to you sir. "

Who cares if you believe in "gay rights"? You can disbelieve in gravity, but that doesn't affect its existence. How about you just not give a fuck one way or the other? I don't believe in intolerant religious retards who want to force society to live in a theocracy, but there you still are. And who cares about "respecting your opinion" when you clearly have a problem with respecting other people's opinion? We're supposed to respect your opinion that an entire group of people should be excluded from the same rights and liberties every other citizen is granted?
 
As to your other comment about "marriage should be a religious thing". Says who? Marriage has NOTHING TO DO WITH RELIGION. The same office in the government that stamps business incorporation certificates stamps marriage certificates. A marriage is, in the eyes of the government, a business arrangement. The religious part is between you and a church. What's next, should gay people also not be able to form a corporation and enter into other business contracts?
 
 A lot of people get married and don't even have a religious ceremony. And what about religions that don't have a problem with gay people? Are you saying that your religion is more important than anyone else's on a legal standpoint and therefore your religion's intolerance should trump every other religion? 
 
And again, most importantly, WHY DO YOU CARE? I think religion has done more damage to society than anything else and it has certainly been the most oppressive. I hate truck nuts. I hate Larry the Cable Guy. I hate chewing tobacco. I hate idiots that walk around with a bible and accost me on the street to preach "the word of jesus" to me.  And yet .  . . they are all granted liberties under our constitution that allows them to do those things, with or without my endorsement. So why can't they have the same respect of other people's wishes and just let people live their lives, too? You know... if you want to live life a cock in your ass, go for it. And if the idea offends you or repulses you -- keep the cocks out of your ass. I sure don't want a cock in my ass and I've managed not to have one in the few decades I've been alive. That's good enough for me.  And of course, again, that whole issue of the same bigoted hateful ignorant churches that preach stupidity and push political efforts to deprive people of the same freedoms YOU enjoy are fucking SUBSIDIZED by my taxes and the taxes of all the people out there doing things you somehow hate so much that even knowing they exist or are being done fills you with some sot of intolerant fury that probably keeps you up all night.  Let's just agree to leave people alone to do what the fuck they want with the limited human life span that they have and we can all go about doing the same for ourselves. You and I won't tell people what the fuck to do and they won't tell you what the fuck to do and we can all be happy.  Oh - and why are people insulting and intolerant of certain view points? Because they're fucking stupid view points. If a group of people says "black people shouldn't have the same rights or freedoms as other people" or "women shouldn't be allowed to work or show their faces in public", you don't just sit there and say "well, golly, you sure have a right to your opinion and I totally respect it". And yes, putting your religious beliefs -- legally -- above other people's values and beliefs is just as fucking stupid as any of those things. "

But they should not have the right to adopt. No child should have to have two fathers while every one of his/her friends has a mother, a motherly figure is essential in the growth of a child.