User blog comment:Mrdaimion/Why we Shouldn't Have Gay Marriage/@comment-1874924-20121220013745/@comment-2181164-20121220050412

@Gideon:

When I watch political debates and one of the questions has something to do with same sex marriage, or what I'm calling it 'marriage equality', one of their reasons of disagreeing with the idea is trying to keep the "traditional family values," which in many cases (especially since divorce is at 40-50% in this country), I see the values lowering than before. And neither did I found this blog to be humorous, but I found it to be slightly offensive, especially for people that didn't read the bold writing.

"(and if he goes to a public school in a U.S. city, then I'm not surprised that he's been kept in ignorance of them)" -Public school are different than private schools. Most private schools they just teach what's in the Christian/Catholic Bible. In public schools, you can either get a homophobic teacher or a pro-LGBT teacher. However, I'm not too sure how Dakotacoon's state school works, but in CT, if a teacher is caught discriminating, then they're fired. They're also not going to teach their opinions onto the children, it's what the children believe. When I was in high school, especially for my debate team, they taught us that if we're doing a topic, we have to research the opposing stand-point of our issue. And they want evidence we researched them. So I read the opposing stand-points of marriage equality, but I still stick by my opinion.


 * 1) There are cases and tests shown that children with same-sex parents are as healthy as children living in the common household. (1). But some problems (that also been tested) that the children are teased for having "gay parents" and most likely go into therapy. But, if you have two mom or two dads and one of them was cheating on your parent with someone of the same sex, would it effect your mental state?


 * 1) This argument applies to different states since the minority vote differs from different states. For instance, CT, the minority voted on marriage equality. After polls ended in July of 2012, it shown that 55% of CT citizens are in favor of marriage equality, 33% are against it and 12% are unsure. Minority rule in CT? It's accepted.


 * 1) Basically goes with the above.


 * 1) LGBT activists are working day and night with their cases. And don't forget, different cases have different people with different views. Yes, it's a tactic they use, but they're also using their mode of common sense against the judges on their case. And trust me, if someone wants marriage equality and actually bringing this case to court, then they're as devoted to their case than anyone else could ever be.


 * 1) Differs from different states. In CT, same-sex couples who are legally marriage are also recognized by other states that recognized it, also to include insurance. But, common law does kinda exist, since if two people live in a house together and have a child, they will be included in each other's insurance. Proof? Me. My parents aren't married and they've been together for 22 years. My mom's insurance includes me, my brother and my father. Same with my dad's.


 * 1) I don't understand what you're getting at, but really, I do agree with what Dra said. Let the couples do their own thing, I don't quite care about my neighbor's marriage, and I don't like them.


 * 1) Being married doesn't mean you need to have children. Once again, two woman just need to find a sperm donor while two men just need to hire a surrogate, or simply adopt and there are plenty of children in the US that are in adoption services and in need of parents. Every child deserves loving and caring parents, even if they aren't biological parents. My ex-boyfriend was adopted and he didn't care about looking for his biological parents, in fact he didn't want to because his adopted parents to him are his real parents.


 * 1) True statement, I must agree. But, again, in states that allow marriage equality recognition recognizes it in other states. And I don't blame them, it's hard to afford insurance by yourself, especially pointing out that you're partner can't be placed on your insurance because you two are of the same sex. Insurance is a big thing and I don't blame them. It would be nice if there's discounts for them like other married couples.


 * 1) The fact the marriage benefits are for "man-woman" families is a good point. But again, this differs depending on different states. CT, once again, offers the same benefits like other couples.


 * 1) A key term in marriage is love, and love happens between two people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race or religion. It takes two people to make a marriage work. In CT, it applies (though CT does offer cousin marriage, which I'm against incest).

@Dra - Asking someone "What If" questions regarding to marriage won't work and it's not the most helpful way to prove a point, but it does in the littlest way possible. Gideon, which I can tell is against the idea of marriage equality, at least properly stated why he opposes the idea without discrimination, using the bible as a reference and did make some valid points, which I do applause for. But, you see me not holding a grudge. :P Debating is my favorite thing to do.

@Bruno.... read the last sentence for Dra. xD Remember, debates are fun and they're a great way for argument essays. And I know the blog's a joke but sometimes, there are things you shouldn't joke about, especially something as controversial as marriage equality. So sorry for getting technical about this, this is my subject were I stand up for. :P