LGBT Love

Since this is my blog, there are times that I may express an opinion that you personally do not agree with...this is one of those times. The opinions expressed are mine and mine alone (although there are most likely people out there who agree with these statements).

Throughout the world there is an ongoing debate as to whether same sex marriage should be allowed. I cannot believe there even should be a debate.

Gay Rights are Human Rights

If two people, who are unrelated, fall in love and wish to marry, they should be allowed to do so. Recognizing the validity of a same sex couple within a committed long term relationship should be the norm, not the exception. Governments around the world need to wake up and see that there is the same level of dedication to the partner within a same sex couple as there is within mixed gender relationships. 

The most prevalent argument against same sex marriage is by those who say that God does not condone acting upon the urges of 'feeling' gay. This statement may be what is expressed in the bible, however, it is also says that man has no right to act as God and make laws to govern other men. So, if one were to follow the bible directly, one would not stand in the way of another doing something "wrong". 

Another argument is that the sanctity of marriage would be compromised since the purpose of marriage is to procreate. This argument holds no basis to me because there are many marriages between men and women where there

Celebrate Same Sex Parenting

are no children, by choice or circumstance. If we were to follow this statement, then those people who do not want or are unable to have children should not be allowed to marry. Those who use this argument state that people who are unable to have children have the option to adopt. News flash...gay couples are willing and able to adopt also (except from 'Christian' based adoption agencies where they discriminate). 

There are people who feel that it would be wrong to allow children to be raised by gay couples. They say that these children would be subjected to teasing by others due to the fact they have two 'mommies' or 'daddies' instead of one mommy and one daddy. They say that since families consist of one of each parent these children would feel they are different. What they are not taking into account is that there are as many single parent homes in these days as their are 'traditional' family units. Children today are more understanding and accepting of the diversity of family life than they have

been in the past. Most children think
there is nothing unusual about having a mixed race couple as parents. Forty years ago, a mixed race couple and 
their children were treated as social pariahs. Television often plays a pivotal role in the acceptance and 'normalization' of social change. There are several shows in which same sex couples are together, as well as shows depicting same sex couples raising children together. Children see these shows and think that this is just another type of family. They do not see it as wrong or right, just that it is. 

Another group of people believe it is their right to dictate what is right and wrong. They do not agree with the scientific proof that a person is born gay, they believe that there is something that made them 'want' to be gay. Their solution is to work to rehabilitate the gay person into being straight. I don't know about you, but I would never choose to become something that vilified so intensely. Quite a few of the people who follow this belief seem to have distinct homophobic tendencies. Perhaps they are frightened that if gay marriage were recognized, they would try to take over the world and convert everyone into being gay. 

Whether gay or straight, I believe that everyone has the right to the pursuit of happiness. If your happiness lies with a person of the same gender or with the opposite gender, you have the right (and should have the ability) to have your relationship recognized throughout the world as a legal entity if you so wish.