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Originally Posted by Jerrek
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I refer you to this post:
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...6&postcount=31
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Originally Posted by Jerrek
Philip, a few points. These are not "rights" as I mentioned earlier. Marriage is a priviledge. Second, we have to draw the line somewhere. Next up is polygamy, then marriage to animals, and then children is up next. I have a moral code, and no matter how much society wants to break it down, I will stand my ground.
Marriage is for the protection of the family, especially the children. You should not scar a child for life by giving him two same-sex "parents." No one loves a child more than his genetic parents (ignoring the few cases of parents killing their children). Two men cannot have a child naturally, and two women can't have a child naturally. Therefore, a same-sex union is unnatural. A child needs a mother and a father. Not two of the same. Both have roles to fulfill. (Yes, I'm aware the divore rate is high, and that is very sad too.)
By keeping marriage as a union of a man and a woman, you are protecting the family unit, and our children.
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Yes, my choice is in part based on religion, and in part based on common sense. Breaking down pillars is not a good idea, and marriage is a pillar of today's society.
Maybe it is just me, but it sounds like you're scoffing anyone making decisions based on his religion?
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And here:
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...0&postcount=36
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Notice the *should.* It is an opinion. And I take myself as an example. I do not want two same-sex "parents."
Better yet, go to an elementary school and ask the toddlers if they want two mommies or two daddies instead.
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You make it clear you wish to protect the raising of children as a 'pillar of society'. You are convinced same sex couples will distort this yet you offer no proof or evidence to those conclusions. Despite this you wish to legalise drugs which have strong evidence that it leads to detrimental affects on children, and legalise incest which could encourage child grooming.
The government should not advocate morality, yet can prevent gays from screwing up their own adopted children, and encourage abstiance.