reply to post by Bhadhidar
Originally posted by Bhadhidar
The California ruling merely recognized the right of all citizens to be treated "Equally under the Law"; therefore, if the Law
"allows" heterosexual couples to marry, the Law must "allow" homosexual couples to marry.
It is not a matter of "permission". It is a matter of "recognition".
If two gays choose to celebrate a wedding ceremony, they will not face legal penalties. The marriage will just not be recognized.
Originally posted by Bhadhidar
Obviously, as most in our society can recognize but ill-define, the contract known as "Marriage" carries some additional cache, some unique
"gravitas" within the context of our culture.
And, in fact, go on to make the case!
So the
cachet or gravitas you are seeking is recognition, correct?
Originally posted by jsobecky
As it should be, since it is a deep committment, not only to each other, but to any offspring of the relationship. The laws have been written to
recognize this.
Originally posted by Bhadhidar
"The laws have been written to recognize this (deep commitment)."
I would say,
"The laws have been written to recognize this contribution."
Originally posted by jsobecky in reply to Bhadhidar
Incorrect. Unmarried people are also considered full members. As are widowed or divorced.
Originally posted by Bhadhidar
Are you being purposefully obtuse here?
The qualification, as stated, is "Allowed to Marry":
As I stated above, it's recognition, not permission, that you're missing.
Originally posted by jsobecky
And a final question: What do you bring to society's table that two single people do not bring?
Originally posted by Bhadhidar
I hope you are addressing this rather impertinent question, facetiously, to married hetereosexuals reading these posts. That you are trying, impishly,
to bring into question the vaulted status of marriage in a modern society.
You are interpreting my statement incorrectly. Marriage, as
legally defined, is a union between a man and a woman. Procreation is society's
hope for the marriage. Society strives to be stable. A married couple bring a level of stability to society.
In that context, What do you bring to society's table that two single people do not bring?