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Anti-Gay Marriage gays : Comments

By Ben-Peter Terpstra, published 27/9/2010

Gay marriage is a distraction from the real issues confronting homosexuals

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Opposing marriage for gays won't stop homosexual sexual abuse or bullying.
And what is wrong with trying to create a 'happy family' experience after a traumatic childhood or early adult hood? It is a motivation for many heterosexuals to marry.
As for the fact that marriages break down, men and women have been labouring under the devaluing of the status of heterosexual marriage due to high divorce rates and the cyncial views of 'the herd' as well.
Eventually, you realise that statistics and 'group think' can only be a minor influence in your life, as the individual is not just a mindless representative of the group.
Getting married provided a kind of stability and emotional support that NO other way of living has done for me, why would I wish to deprive others of the institution?
Are we concerned about children's rights when we talk about gay marriage? Perhaps, in the context of gay rights, children should be considered seperately to marriage?
Posted by floatinglili, Monday, 27 September 2010 10:50:46 AM
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Firstly, Most of the people who oppose gay marriage do not actually consider themselves religious EG attend weekly church serivces.

Secondly, As a gay person I find that the gays and lesbians who oppose gay marriage are often self-hating gays EG they cannot accept who they are.

Lastly, Unless gay marriage is made legal then we gays and lesbians will face discrimination.
Posted by jason84, Monday, 27 September 2010 11:50:25 AM
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"As a gay person I find that the gays and lesbians who oppose gay marriage are often self-hating gays."

Self-hating, eh! Patrick White once said that his homosexuality disgusted him.

This self-hating dimension suggests that the gay and lesbian push for societal legitimacy, marriage and having children is rather hollow and based upon an unsound foundation.

http://www.dangerouscreation.com
Posted by David G, Monday, 27 September 2010 12:38:58 PM
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@Jason84
If homosexual marriage is legalised you'll face more discrimination and outright hatred, not less, Australia is becoming more "conservative",not more permissive.
There would have to be even more draconian "Hate" laws passed to sustain your little experiment, fundamentalists of all kinds would be falling over themselves to be martyred, it would be a disaster for homosexuals.
"Diversity" and "tolerance" already require a Police State to prop them up, what will happen to celebrants or officials who refuse to facilitate such unions?
And stop using the word "Gay' you're homosexual, not Happy, seems like someone can't accept what they are.
Posted by Jay Of Melbourne, Monday, 27 September 2010 12:56:51 PM
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Last time I checked, heterosexuals were allowed to get married AND divorced without attracting ill-natured and narrow-minded abuse. It seems only reasonable that homosexuals should be shown the same courtesy.
Posted by Jon J, Monday, 27 September 2010 5:51:47 PM
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Floatinglili you said, “Opposing marriage for gays won't stop homosexual sexual abuse or bullying.” But who said it would?

The larger point is that it is a distraction from bigger issues facing gay men.

You also said: “Perhaps, in the context of gay rights, children should be considered seperately to marriage?” I only wish activists thought of that.
Posted by History Buff, Monday, 27 September 2010 6:33:53 PM
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