@ybgirp - Interesting viewpoint except for the fact that not everyone believes that this is discrimination. If it is discrimination then my right to marry my dog, my auntie, my sister or my umbrella should not be opposed by any person lest they bring similar discrimination against me.
ps.I don't really love my umbrella..

Dear CedarJ, We're discussing laws dealing with human/human relationships, not human/dog [or any other object] relationships. If I use your reasoning, it wasn't discrimination when the law decreed that homosexual acts were criminal, because if they were allowed, then bestiality should also be permitted.
There are recorded cases of Romans marrying their horse.

Lexi - Oh dear!You write..."and above all, that marriage
like any other social institution, must inevitably change
through time, in our own society as in all others".

Why must the millennia-old concept of marriage change? By your reasoning we could allow EVERY institution to change. After all we want to be on the right side of history don't we?
OK then...from now on an apple will be called an orange, teachers will be called plumbers, your mother will be called 'father' and marriage will be between any two(or more)living creatures that move (as long as they have legs...or is that discrimination?)

@ybgirp - Once upon a time the thought of same-sex couples marrying was considered disgusting and ridiculous, but now there are some who think the concept quite normal. You say that we are only talking about human/human relationships, and most would think that a human/dog relationship is disgusting and ridiculous. However, since the gay marriage debate has become so public there are groups who have come out of the woodwork having heard the gay activist logic, and are expecting their 'rights' will eventually be honoured also. Yes, there really are groups who want to include their dog or family pet in a legally recognised 'marriage'. And one day on The Forum there will be comments accusing others of bigotry, discrimination etc all because the poor people should be allowed to marry their pet if they really love them.woof woof.
I fully understand and appreciate your comments though.

CedarJ,

You must realise or you are too thick to realise that you are displaying overt irrationality. Let me bring you back to reality for the moment. This is a discussion about consensual partnerships and not about mating with a dog or an umbrella which cannot give that.

I believe you are not that interested in the subject matter here and are merely supporting your ignorant prejudice.

May I remind you that we are discussing real human beings who are discriminated against by idiots like you for no reason other than that you have problems with your own sexuality?

Try and educate yourself.

David

David. Answer me this.. are you not the one with an identity problem? Why do you call yourself an atheist on this forum? Are you really that insecure? Or perhaps you are the one confused about your sexuality based upon your comments in this forum.

I didn't call you an idiot or 'thick', they came from your mouth.

If you want a rational discussion then fine, but if this is the level of your debate I haven't got that much time on my hands to try and have a discussion with you David. God bless you!