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baggygreen · 12-21-08, 10:21 PM

I normally like to think i'm rational, level-headed, and open-minded.

I can understand in many respects why gay couples should be allowed civil unions. But for reasons I can't explain, i hate the notion.

I'm all for personal freedoms when they don't impinge on others, but I still hate the idea of gay marriage.

I have a number of gay and lesbian friends, but I still hate gay marriage.

I think my main issues are as follows, and I'll do my best to explain it, but I can't guarantee it'll come out clearly. (no pun intended)

1: Children. Now I know not all married couples have kids, but the majority do. I'm a firm believer that 2 gay men or 2 lesbian women cannot raise children in as.. fulfilling a manner as a straight couple. Now yes I know there are exceptions to every rule. But generally speaking, a straight couple provides 2 completely different approaches to life, the universe, and everything. Again, a generalisation so don't jump on me, but men and women the world over share common traits - take away that element in familial life and a child is to an extent deprived of the experiences and information that would otherwise be on offer. No man can replace a woman, nor can a woman ever replace a man, our views on the world are unavoidably altered to some extent by our chromosomes.

For instance, no matter how much a son may trust and love his mother, he would never go to her for guidance after discovering the joys of women. Who would he turn to in a gay marriage - mum, or mum? Same applies for girls, when they hit puberty, how comfortable would they be approaching dad or daddy for advice, reassurance, etc?

Forgive me for the rather sweeping statements, its something I find difficult to explain. I've done the best I can though.

12-21-08, 10:21 PM	#53
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I normally like to think i'm rational, level-headed, and open-minded. I can understand in many respects why gay couples should be allowed civil unions. But for reasons I can't explain, i hate the notion. I'm all for personal freedoms when they don't impinge on others, but I still hate the idea of gay marriage. I have a number of gay and lesbian friends, but I still hate gay marriage. I think my main issues are as follows, and I'll do my best to explain it, but I can't guarantee it'll come out clearly. (no pun intended) 1: Children. Now I know not all married couples have kids, but the majority do. I'm a firm believer that 2 gay men or 2 lesbian women cannot raise children in as.. fulfilling a manner as a straight couple. Now yes I know there are exceptions to every rule. But generally speaking, a straight couple provides 2 completely different approaches to life, the universe, and everything. Again, a generalisation so don't jump on me, but men and women the world over share common traits - take away that element in familial life and a child is to an extent deprived of the experiences and information that would otherwise be on offer. No man can replace a woman, nor can a woman ever replace a man, our views on the world are unavoidably altered to some extent by our chromosomes. For instance, no matter how much a son may trust and love his mother, he would never go to her for guidance after discovering the joys of women. Who would he turn to in a gay marriage - mum, or mum? Same applies for girls, when they hit puberty, how comfortable would they be approaching dad or daddy for advice, reassurance, etc? Forgive me for the rather sweeping statements, its something I find difficult to explain. I've done the best I can though.