Gay marriages to be made legal.

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.dailymail....gal-Britain-2015.html

/// At present, gays and lesbians are allowed to enter civil partnerships, which offer most of the legal protections of marriage. But the term ‘marriage’ is not used.///

In a time when more important matters should be on politicians minds, why is the term 'Marriage' that important to homosexuals, that politicians find the need to change the law, specially to accommodate them?

[naomi24]

Jack, I know you didn't mention divorce, but AOG wonders how many gay relationships are for life, whether in a Civil Partnership or not, and I can't see why that's relevant to this discussion.

[sp1814]

Overwhelming support for gay marriage, at least looking at responses here.

Those who disagree are the usuals, who haven't really provided an alternative argument - they've just written errant nonsense along the lines of "straight men only pretend to tolerate homosexuality because they're afraid f appearing non-PC"

I'd counter that with of "straight men only pretend to tolerate homosexuality because they're afraid of appearing bigoted d*ckheads".

Actually, what's more likely is that there are probably considerably more straight chaps who work with, or who gave mates. It's extremely difficult to remain prejudiced when you have people in your own social circle who are gay...unless you have issues yourself.

[sp1814]

And I think that Peter Tatchell (who by now, should've been recognised in the New Years Honours list - because he's a frickin' hero) is right. Let straight couples have the option of a civil partnership, and gays the option of a non-church wedding (the church should be put into the insane position of having to perform gay wedding - it would cause a major schism at the General Synod).

[joko]

i think one of the main problems with the opposition of this...in particular from straight males, is the simple and basic 'shudder and ick' factor...

they feel sick at the thought of it and fear at being accused of it...
and they are most likely from areas that drinking half a pint instead of a pint would have half the pub jeering (in jest, but still making a fuss)

they simply cannot get their head round it...depite the fact that it has absolutely nothing to do with them

and then theres the ones who are secretly afraid they might be gay and so protest the loudest...

[sara3]

.. yet they're generally quite happy with the idea of two women together... as they think it's for their entertainment.

[jackthehat]

Quite, sara.

Mrs JtH and I always wear stockings an stilettoes to bed.....in case of any passing boiler repairmen...

[cazzz1975]

Im not opposed to gay marriage, its nice that society is getting real at last. homosexuality has been around for years, why should someone live a lie to suit the narrow minded?

[RATTER15]

I admit I find it more than a bit disturbing to see two guys kissing! That doesn't mean I have any issues with them kissing, I just dont want to see it.

Two Women however ;)

[sp1814]

By the way - does anyone think this announcement means that the entire government leglislative process has ground to a halt? I find it astonishing that anyone would believe that work on equalising marriage for gays means that no-one else in the coalition is currently working.

Just silly.

[joeluke]

RATTER15 'I admit I find it more than a bit disturbing to see two guys kissing!'

Like I said earlier some men pretend they are tolerant of gays because they have to be seen to be PC, wife wouldn't like it, friend/family member/workmate is gay

Ratter's halo is slipping

[RATTER15]

Joeluke, my halo fell off many years ago, I dont particularly want to watch a couple having marital sex but that does not mean I am against it.

My views are exactly as before, I do not have any problem with homosexuals, I just would rather not witness certain acts, is that just a little bit difficult for you to understand?

[Kromovaracun]

Yes, I would've thought the number of heterosexual men in this very thread professing support and/or tolerance for homosexuality and welcoming the measures would prove something of a problem for joeluke's argument. He obviously disagrees.

[DrFilth]

lets be honest most people don't give a toss about this
if some did and wanted to say something they would face this

>> "straight men only pretend to tolerate homosexuality because they're afraid of appearing bigoted d*ckheads". <<


>> bigoted d*ckheads <<

[sara3]

jack.. I do to, in case of any passing boiler repairmen ;o)

[sara3]

*too, even

[DrFilth]

i have been called worse in the pub doc :)

[andy-hughes]

Just got back to this thread on Sunday evening - a heck of a lot has gone on since I as last here!

Glad to see that almost everyone is managing to fight their corner without getting into petty personal squabbles!

Re. not seeing two men kissing - I have always disliked seeing anyone kissing in public - it's just not something i want to see, but I can get along with it because it's not my world, I just live in it.

[ummmm]

http://www.theanswerb...1.html#answer-3036846

[DrFilth]

the good old days ummmm ?

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