Quote:I'm pro traditional marriage. I don't support gay marriage, but I also won't begrudge them their equality. 

 

I used to be take an even more hard stance against it - meaning I didn't want them using "marriage" - for religious reasons, as I felt that was sacred....I was accepting of their right to pretty much the same thing but calling it a "civil union", wheras they would have gotten every benefit a regular married couple would have just not labeling it "marriage". 

 

However, someone on this very forum (I actually forget who) kinda made me pause a bit on that hardline that I took with not wanting them to label it "marriage" when it was pointed out to me that 2 athiests are able to get married and its still called "marriage". That kinda was a "wow....you're right" moment....so, while I doubt I'll ever stray from my ideal of a marriage being for a man + a woman, I'm willing to not be totally closed minded on the issue.

That's a very reasonable stance to have...and basically what's at the root of the whole argument. You (in general...not you specific) don't have to believe in gay marriage, just don't stop others from doing it just because of what you believe.


In the grand scheme of things...gay marriage isn't going to change anyone's lives but the individuals that can now get married.

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