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October 6, 2005, 12:52 pm PDT
Thank you
Quote From: loretta24Congratulations on your marriage. Your response to this debate is what I feel needs to broadcast loud and clear, that there is no difference in your relationship and family than a more "traditional" family.
It is unclear to me how a gay marriage would take away anything from a male/female marriage and I have yet to hear an argument that explains clearly how your marriage would mess up mine.
If the opposition to gay marriage is based on religious grounds than we need to examine the fact that in the US there is separation of church and state. We are free in this country to worship (or not worship) as we choose. I understand that some religions/churches believes that homosexuality is a sin. My religion does not, so why are those of my faith discriminated against because another religion feels it is wrong.
It is my belief that the only fair way to handle this issue is to make Civil Unions apply to both male/female and gay couples. Then if the couple chooses to marry in the eyes of God or Allah or whoever they may do so. If a church is opposed they do not have to conduct those marriages. If marriage is a religious issue then it should be removed from the governments control. Thank you for your kind congratulations. Truly, one of the best days of my life was standing on the beach, with the minister and my partner, and profess my love and committment to her. Never, ever, did I think we would ever be able to experience such joy.
As I said before, our marriage has deepened our commitment to each other. We view it as sacred, a covenent between God, and each other to be faithful and true to each other. There is no one on earth that I'd rather be with, and I feel truly blessed to be married to someone I love and cherish as I do my wife.
Our marriage may not be legally recognized in our state, but we have the license and the experience of a real true marriage and that can never be taken away from us.
Again...thank you.
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