Originally posted by jonjayw
Ya know what's needed is a top notch, all out campaign (like only the GLBT community can do) to really save marriage -- addressing the problems of divorce, abuse, addiction, unemployment, lack of relationship and parenting skills, lack of intimacy and effective communication skills, and infidelity and promoting communication, commitment and caring.

Why fight for equal civil marriage rights -- who'd want to get in a sinking ship. Let's be the ones to fix it!! And then dare anyone to say we can't come aboard!!
You know, although that may be the right thing to do, i honestly dont think it will happen.

I honestly think the pro-gay right wing really doesnt give a shit about 'marriage' this whole thing has been a political game and nothing more IMHO, I said when the whole 'gay marriage' debate started that it wasnt about equality but forcing our lifestyle on the general populous and, whilst many of the people in and around the US are concerned that gay couples do not have the same legal rights that our straight counterparts do, forcing the 'marriage' issue has done the gay community more harm than good in the long run.

Do i care whether Gary and I can legally marry? No.I know no matter what we have a relationship built on our beleif system that will last without having the need for a peice of paper saying our relationship is 'approved'.

Now would i want the same rights when it came to hospital visitations etc, absolutely, but to get those, i dont see why we need to be married and, im sure im not the only one in the gay community that feels this way.

Regards,

Lee