Comments on: Should the LGBT Community hold out for the term “Marriage”…..

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By: Kassandra Dionisio

Kassandra Dionisio — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:32:02 +0000

Gay rights are human rights.Everyone has (or should have) the right to marry who they love without government or societal interference. Marriage doesn’t need to be protected from gay people. Gays pose no threat to anyone’s relationship. Those who say so are only reacting out of fear – without a rational basis. The sheer hypocrisy about ‘protecting marriage’ when many heterosexual people (Congress included) make a mockery out of it on a daily basis needs to it. It’s OK to have an opinion either way about it, but at least let’s be honest about it. I don’t want ANY govt telling me who I can/can’t marry or deny me the same rights heterosexual couples get. As for kids, they’ll be alright. All they need is love, guidance and acceptance. Both gay and straight parents can provide that.

By: Kathy (Payson)

Kathy (Payson) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:52:56 +0000

First, I just realized I am sexist. I assumed I would see answers only from women in this discussion.
Secondly, I wonder what will happen with hate crime numbers as marriage becomes legal in more states or federally, for same-sex couples…the reason I ask, is as a middle-aged or old person, I have become used to going back in the closet in certain situations. I don’t always out myself and my partner, depending on the situation. We are both small in stature, although our mouths are quite big when we have something to say. We do not live in a very liberal area, and we literally have to worry about our safety in certain situations.
Just because the law changes to say same sex couples are recognized, whatever the name is, does not mean our neighbors or strangers will suddenly just accept us. It worries me sometimes. I am not saying it should not happen, I just worry. Payson is not as bad as a whole lot of other places in this country, so I can’t imagine what others go through.
But, yes, I want to get married.

By: Kevin Jackson (Tucson)

Kevin Jackson (Tucson) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:01:49 +0000

The fact is that the marriage license – the ubiquitous document is truly a contract of civil union. It’s the only way that the law recognizes the relationship between the spouses. If the religious want to own the term ‘marriage’ that’s fine, if they see it as a spiritual rite attached to the secular civil union. What we need to fight for is the equality in protections and privileges regardless of whether it’s a heterosexual or homosexual union.

By: Jimmy Gruender

Jimmy Gruender — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:27:38 +0000

should we “hold out” this is the stupids question I have heard. We we ask for equal right to marriage, no it is our right to have it. I am not asking for anything , we want equal marriage nothing les nothing more

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:33:11 +0000

In a “perfect world”, equality + civil rights = marriage. I think it’s high time that ALL were treated equally, with respect. What a wordsmith is Victoria, when she writes, “I don’t care what you call it as long as I have the same civil and contractual rights as “married” couples.” The term “marriage” implies this, so I’m all for holding out for the inclusion of the term, in preference to civil union.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:52:05 +0000

Never liked labels to begin with, don’t need a special “signifier” like wife for the one I share my life with; however, what I do need is the ability to add her to my health insurance plan, the right to make medical/financial/ethical decisions on her behalf should the need arise (without having 5-6 different legal documents). If I make aliyah, I would like to take her with me, I would like tax considerations if they are financially appropriate. If she and I were to separate,she deserves alimony, support..whatever. If I die first she shouldn’t have to deal with crazy ass insensitive and/or ignorant relatives.

I don’t care what you call it as long as I have the same civil and contractual rights as “married” couples. I know it’s not romantic, but it is the reality of what “marriagae” confers. The only validation i need for my love is that which confers legal status for property and inheritance rights.

A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.

By: All or nuthin

All or nuthin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:46:08 +0000

I want to be treated equally. It must come from the Federal level so that red states with hate can’t determine who receives rights and who does not. I too, am tired of being creative with naming: “life partner”, “sig other” (do we have an insignificant other??), and my all time favorite – “my friend….”

the “rights” that the states impart are for the second class citizen –

By: Richard in Flagstaff

Richard in Flagstaff — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:58:30 +0000

Call it what you will, we need the federal government to do something that will give gays the same rights and benefits throughout the country. I like the idea of riding the terms husband/wife and call us spouses…tho, this will be meaningless unless the Feds decide to give gays and straights equal rights across the board!