Is anyone here involved in or have an opinion about gay and lesbian rights?
80977
They are people correct? Are we not all entitled to certian unalienable rights? The constitution protect everyones rights regardless of race creed or orentation.\n\nAs far as marrage goes why not,it is more of a sosciety issue not a right or legal issue, it is not really covered under the constitution.
1076858
I agree with you.  I consider myself a Christian, and I say this with as much respect as possible: it doesn't really matter what God's opinion is on the subject because the Constitution guarantees everyone's right to religious freedom.  That includes Jews, Muslims, Baptists, Atheists, and yes, GAY PEOPLE.  I live my life according to God's law, but that does not give me the right to tell someone else how to live.
771549
Try putting the shoe on the other foot.  Isn't legislating the legality of homosexual marriage forcing YOUR views and beliefs on me?
294006
I'm pro but it's interesting to see that some gay are driven towards a "bourgeois" lifestyle when themselves say they are opposed to conventions.\nWHat we have in France with the PACS (the alliance between two people) is a good option because Pacs'ed people, whether they are gay or heterosexuals can share their lives, their taxes, have children and inherit the goods of the other person.
1183783
I don't know.... what is the status of gay rights in India?  Thats probably the answer to your question.  It doesn't seem to me like India is real tolorant of the homos, but I really don't know a lot about India, so maybe I'm wrong.
261970
Just curious - Why do you care?  Is this a survey for something in particular?  Do YOU know anyone who is gay?  I've known people who are gay, but again ... who cares.  I really don't want to know anything about some one's sexual preference.
830350
It's bullshxt. I totally agree. Who are straight people to say what gays can and cannot do? Are we not people? This country is TOO fxcked up.
1117466
HAHA! Let's review...gay men-liberal...teenage sluts who support abortion-liberal. Any questions?
257002
It's here to stay, weather we accept it or not.  Personally, I'm opposed to gay marriage but not a gay union.\nI believe gay people are entitled to the same benefits and perks as any other citizen, as long as they're paying their way they should get entitlement.\nThe one area I find confusing is when a gay man will sell himself as a heterosexual for the purpose of marriage with a heterosexual female.  I have had two female acquaintances who have fallen into this trap and found out after tying the knot that their husbands were gay.  In both cases, the marriages ended most ricky- tick.  This was a traumatic experience for both women, one they would never forget!\nSociety is more accepting of homosexuality, today.  There is no logical reason for a homosexual to do this to an un-suspecting person.  Women beware!!!!!
799250
Gays should have the same rights as straight couples..if they are 2 people who love each other who cares what they do in the bedroom?  My rights are not governed by what I do in the bedroom!
1076521
It has certainly been eventful!  I hope you found something in my/our responses to make you consider your position and outlook on the GLBT community, in general.\n\nI daresay we'll "cross swords" again\n\nMy day is nearly over - enjoy yours.
1065527
I think most everyone is right on here.  We shouldn't change one bit.  I'm so sick of hearing people say "I'm not homophobic, but I hate when gay people are such pushy activists, or flaunt the fact that they are gay."\n\nI've never seen a gay person flaunt that they were gay.  I don't flaunt it myself.  Sometimes I hold hands with my boyfriend in public, or refer to him in conversation, but for some people this is flaunting.  I think they want to have it both ways.  They want to feel good about themselves because they're "tolerant", and at the same time, they don't want to have to actually meet or interact with people who are unwilling to hide the fact that they are gay to make other people who are bigots feel comfortable.\n\nWe will never get respect or political power by begging for it, or by hiding or changing who we are.  We don't need, or want anyone's "tolerance."  We are not "things" to be tolerated, like a skin rash.  We should demand our civil rights, and if bigots are unwilling to give us what we are constitutionally granted, we should take it to court.\n\nI'm so sick of hearing that we should put it up for a vote, as if we're talking about school bonds.  Brown vs. the Board of Education was not won by legislative vote, and neither was the legalization of interracial marriage.  Both were won in court cases, where "Activist Judges" looked at the Constitution, and realized that a segment of our population was being discriminated against.  Both cases were very controversial, and both had a majority opinion of the people against the ruling.
600135
Why, gay man here, can be fired for being gay at any job in the country, can't have a civil union with my partner of 9 years, no domestic partnet rights, hell if it were up to some I would be better of on some deserted island with like kind........not free for me.......but still grateful to be an american and for those fighting for what rights i do have
99213
I would say that one of the big issues is sexuality.  Everywhere you look there are protests and news about gay marriage and in my opinion I think it will be hard for young people in this age group to understand what is going on and what is right and what is wrong.
198559
YES! YES! NO!\n\nI don't understand this witch hunt that seems to be going on against gays.  And that's what it is... they get one right taken away after another... after the 'ban of marriage' succeeded, now, people are going after their right to adopt children.  What's next?!  Their right to breathe our air?!\n\nThis is a huge hot spot with me. I'm not gay, but I believe in EVERYONEs rights.  They aren't criminals, they have a different life style, and they should not be punished for that.  I mean, they can't help the way they feel... that's just the way you are born.  And WHAT HARM is it doing anyone if they get married, or adopt children?  It's actually doing the adopted child a favor, they'll have a loving family.  A lot of times gay couples will adopt children that other (straight) couples won't adopt because they're too old, or have behavioral problems or what not.  Are we going to punish this child by making them NOT have a home until they are old enough to go off on our own, JUST so we can punish someone for being gay?\n\nAnd as far as I know, the children that they have would NOT be confused.  They'd be well adjusted, and learn to be more TOLERANT towards others who are different.\n\nI could go on for a while about this, but I won't.  I'm afraid to see what all the other answers will be though... sigh.\n\n(but I just submitted and looked at other responses and was so far pleasantly surprised.  Thanks guys!)
1085187
No, I don't think homosexuals should have equal rights.  I don't support gay marriage, or homosexuality in general.  It confuses our children and has a negative impact on society.  If God wanted two men or two women to be together, he wouldn't have given men a penis and women a vagina.  I'm a firm believer that nobody is born gay, but is either raised or decides to be gay.  So I think it is something you can control and if you make the decision to be gay, you shouldn't be demanding equal rights.
1134506
I've never felt that sexual orientation was the be all and end all question on how to vote. There are so many other issues that  affect the whole country and planet. Yes I believe in the right of same sex couples to marry but that's certianly not the only reason to vote for a candidate.