Who's for and who's against it. I wanna hear some personal thoughts and NO FLAMING. Religion will play a big aspect in this debate. But I wanna know how deep is your conviction in your beliefs. Here are the facts. Massachusettes is the only state to allow same sex marriages and this is only by default and a technicality. The Federal Governemtn does not recognize same sex marriage. About 47 other states don't recognize same sex marriage. So how much role should the government play in the family with much emphasis on marriage. With that said, how different is polygamy when the beliefs in same sex arguement mirrors it?

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I for one, being a straight, republican, 22 year old catholic, believe in same sex marriage. I dont think that the government or anyone else should have any say when it comes to who you want to marry. Marry a horse for all i care, it doesnt matter. I can understand if a church denies holding a ceramony for a same sex marriage, but it should not be simply illegal. Its not a choice, i dont understand why people take it to heart.

I cant count the number of bumper stickers around the city that ive seen on old peoples cars that show "Man + Woman = Marriage" that i have walked up to and ripped off vehicles. I feel very strongly about this subject, most likely from personally knowing a handful in the gay community.

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I personally could give a shit either way. I believe in personal happiness. A gay couple who will probably spend the rest of their lives together as "husband and wife" should be entitled to any benefits as a M/F couple.
My question is, when should I expect Dino and Brian to visit Massachusetts? And also, am I invited to the wedding?

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What I don't get is that Michigan doesn't recognize same sex marriage...but the university I work for does. How the hell does that work?

BTW I could care less either way....just leave me the hell alone. LOL I mean, if your are a gay dude and you see me in the bar...do not buy me a beer, you might just get punched in the face with it.

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I was raised protestant, but turned my back on it. Honestly I'm all for gay marriage. If you find someone else that makes you happy; so be it. Be it a man or woman, that is irrelevant. My best friend of nearly 20 years happens to be gay. Personally, I can understand why the vast majority of churches don't recognize it. It seems to be mostly fundamentalist christians (A concept which seems to be localized almost exclusively in the US) that are opposed to this.
As far as polygamy goes, in our predominately monogamous society it is generally frowned upon. Personally, I believe if you haven't committed youself to one person, then by all means date or bang as many people as you want. I am engaged so I don't mess around anymore. Monogamy, in and of itself, is an interesting concept. Very few animals exhibit monogamous behavior. Somewhere around 3% in mammals, I think. (I'm sure someone is thinking about birds now. Ornithological monogamy is more often than not social than exclusively sexual.) But I digress, as long as you're not killing people or molesting children, do what makes you happy. But let others have that same freedom; All too often is our society plagued by double standards.

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If a guy wants to marry a guy, or a woman loves a woman, let them get married. Does it really harm you? No it doesnt. Then why does the gov't care? Because they are retarded.

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With regards to non-common-law states I do think same sex marriage should be allowed. Their dictation of "domestic partner" is completely unfair for standard couples wishing not to get married, but share domiciles. Same sex partners are granted legal rights in those states under the same conditions that would not be met if they were a traditional pair. To me religion does not play a factor in this at all, as I am not religious. I do feel laws should be fair to all involved, and not selective based on sexual orientation. We all have the legal right to pursue happiness, and if that is the course of action that allows them to be happy, and it is not interfere with others ability to seek personal happiness, then by all means, allow them to do what they wish.

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Gay people are gettin married folks. Yes. NASTY. Immagine that. Two women... touchin on each others titty-balls. Caressin them, gently strokin those nipples till they get so... stiff! And Erect! Blowin on em.

Men, bar-b-que. I like you. I like you too Dawg. Lets get married man. Its Crazy! That shit is gross!

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Don't sell your car to 16 year olds...

95 Eclipse RS - Sold for 6k, totalled three days later
91 Dodge Stealth R/T TT - 3" exhaust w/ no cats, eurethane motor mounts, 300M unbreakable output shaft, kevlar faced clutch, turbo XS BOV, 99 3000gt front conversion, carbon fiber hood. Dyno'd at 386hp. - SOLD! for 5k
98 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab 4x4 black on black.