A quick poll.

[plonq]

Same-sex marriage and the federal sponsorship scandal have been dominating the news up here recently.  Since nobody outside of the media really cares about the sponsorship scandal, I figured I'd broach the other subject.

What are your thoughts on same-sex marriage?  I've set up a (semi-anonymous) poll on the matter.  If enough people fill it out then I will post the numbers up here in a day or two.

[Poll #435934]

Feel free to discuss the matter in the comments section.  I'm always up for a good argument chat.

Comments

[hantamouse.livejournal.com]

Is there any argument for allowing same-sex marriage that boils down to more than "Because I want to and its not fair"?
It says on my political label I'm supposed to support the idea, but I need a better reason.

[neowolf2.livejournal.com]

What's the argument for allowing opposite sex marriage?

[elfasi.livejournal.com]

How about the right to enjoy the same civil and legal benefits as heterosexual partners, like tax breaks, recognition as next of kin, all kinds of rights enshrined in law. You're gay and your partner winds up in hospital, or worse? They're not compelled to tell you about it or even let you in to visit him, only the family can. Stuff like that bothers me the most.

Then there's more basic things like wanting to shout your love from the rooftops and take part in a formal ceremony which proclaims your love and dedication to your partner, to the world at large. I don't think it's a lot to ask, to be able to enjoy all of the aforementioned things, the same as heterosexual couples. And I can't think of a single reason why homosexual couples should be denied those rights.