Gay marriage does not work - men are just too predatory

[MrsSmith]

Gay marriage does not work - men are just too predatory

When he flashed his engagement ring on the sofa with Richard and Judy, pop star Pete Burns told of his happiness at the prospect of becoming the latest celebrity to marry his male partner.

But now, just ten months after the big day, the singer has split from Michael Simpson, saying civil partnerships do not work and that he was happier being married to a woman.

Burns, 49, who was wed to stylist Lynne Corlett for 28 years, said gay relationships were a "commercial break" compared with the "full movie" of marriage.

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[DixieBelle]

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMwdAc1Dzfg[/youtube]
That's Pete Burns before he got all.....weird. 

[JohnnyReb]

Marriage is the joining together of 2 people to become one for many reasons.

Gay marriage is the cumming together of 2 people for one reason,...SEX.

[Lauri]

i watch a show called Brothers & Sisters that, of course, has a gay son in the mix.. and he wants to marry his boyfriend so the boyfriend can get medical coverage.

the boyfriend says, "that's no reason to get married"

gay son responds, "all we have to do is have a civil ceremony and do a little paperwork. done"


so, all this constant bleating about 'gay rights' is encapsulated in that one sentence... meaning; we can do the same paperwork as heteros and stop making this a big damn deal. we get the same benefits if we do the paperwork.

end of story...

[Lord Undies]

I've mentioned my homosexual cousin before.  He and his friend have been a couple for about 20 years now.  My cousin thinks "gay marriage" is a ridiculous idea.  He knows the homosexual score.  My cousin and his friend are not "exclusive" to each other in their sexual arrangement.  They go out together with the intention of having sex with strangers.

The male homosexual's goal in life is to "service" as many different men as possible.  My cousin is honest about it.   

[Rebel]

I'll go ahead and state my opinion here. Oh, and it's not that way down here in Georgia, Lauri. I have two friends that are gay. They've been with each other for 18 years. Now, I don't believe in gay marriage, because I view that as a religious institution, but I have no problem with civil unions. As of right now, one can't collect another's benefits nor can they get on the other's insurance policy.

Now, the gay marriage, or civil union, being just about sex, well, that may be true in many cases, but it's not true in all cases. If you knew these two guys, you'd see what I'm talking about. It really is kinda funny because it mirrors many other "marriages" I see after a period of that much time. What's even funnier, is that none of you could tell that they were gay. Now, there's another gay couple that lives in my neighborhood who my friends call "the queens". That's some funny shit right there, I don't care who you are.

[Chris_]

I am waiting for a polyandrous or polygamous group, or even better "incestuous" relationships.  If it isn't about having sex, then what is marriage about?  Why 2?

If I was single, I would find a bunch of like-minded people and craft the perfect lawsuit to draw attention to just how silly "gay"marriage is.  It has a basis in -- nothing.

[Chris_]

I'll go ahead and state my opinion here. Oh, and it's not that way down here in Georgia, Lauri. I have two friends that are gay. They've been with each other for 18 years. Now, I don't believe in gay marriage, because I view that as a religious institution, but I have no problem with civil unions. As of right now, one can't collect another's benefits nor can they get on the other's insurance policy.

Now, the gay marriage, or civil union, being just about sex, well, that may be true in many cases, but it's not true in all cases. If you knew these two guys, you'd see what I'm talking about. It really is kinda funny because it mirrors many other "marriages" I see after a period of that much time. What's even funnier, is that none of you could tell that they were gay. Now, there's another gay couple that lives in my neighborhood who my friends call "the queens". That's some funny shit right there, I don't care who you are.

As long as it is from 2-n adults and has no bearing at all on the current familial relationships, sure. 

[Splashdown]

I'll go ahead and state my opinion here. Oh, and it's not that way down here in Georgia, Lauri. I have two friends that are gay. They've been with each other for 18 years. Now, I don't believe in gay marriage, because I view that as a religious institution, but I have no problem with civil unions. As of right now, one can't collect another's benefits nor can they get on the other's insurance policy.

Now, the gay marriage, or civil union, being just about sex, well, that may be true in many cases, but it's not true in all cases. If you knew these two guys, you'd see what I'm talking about. It really is kinda funny because it mirrors many other "marriages" I see after a period of that much time. What's even funnier, is that none of you could tell that they were gay. Now, there's another gay couple that lives in my neighborhood who my friends call "the queens". That's some funny shit right there, I don't care who you are.

But is insurance coverage enough reason to get into a civil union? I don't think so. Better to keep government out of the mix entirely. It's not like traditional unions where the wife must stay home and watch the kids, and therefore has no chance of medical coverage. As for other benefits, they should be able to make anyone they want beneficiaries, etc. Living wills, regular wills, insurance policies, etc. would go a long way in making sure the couples have the same rights as others.

My wife and were on two different insurance carriers for a long time.

[Chris_]

My brother has no medical coverage (long story), and I'd love to be able to add him to my medical plan...but I sure as H*ll ain't gonna marry him!

[Chris_]

My brother has no medical coverage (long story), and I'd love to be able to add him to my medical plan...but I sure as H*ll ain't gonna marry him!

I wans't really listening, but didn't the SCOTUS hand down a decision today (or yesterday) stating that government agencies could no longer offer benefits to "partners, etc.", essentially eliminating the granting of benefits to partners in gay relationships?

I only caught part of it, so I'm uncertain, but if so, it could settle the issue

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[Lauri]

I'll go ahead and state my opinion here. Oh, and it's not that way down here in Georgia, Lauri. I have two friends that are gay. They've been with each other for 18 years. Now, I don't believe in gay marriage, because I view that as a religious institution, but I have no problem with civil unions. As of right now, one can't collect another's benefits nor can they get on the other's insurance policy.

so gay people cannot put anyone they choose as beneficiaries on their life insurance policies? that's kind of bizarre. as a single mom, i could put anyone down that i chose.

as for the medical benefits, the whole thing is a big shell game for the militant gays. they are hoping that adding gays and others to companies benefit plans basically bankrupts the entire business system and no one will have them in the future. ergo, 'free health care for all' can save the day.

i agree with Undies though; most gays do not want this .. they just want to live their lives and get along. and i agree. i want the same.

[Rebel]

so gay people cannot put anyone they choose as beneficiaries on their life insurance policies? that's kind of bizarre. as a single mom, i could put anyone down that i chose.

Health insurance.

[Lauri]

so gay people cannot put anyone they choose as beneficiaries on their life insurance policies? that's kind of bizarre. as a single mom, i could put anyone down that i chose.

Health insurance.

ok, that is different. but its easy enough to move to a state that has same sex benefits. they could either go north, or head west.

[Rebel]

ok, that is different. but its easy enough to move to a state that has same sex benefits. they could either go north, or head west.

These guys are just as southern as I am and from what I gather, don't really care too much for the dainty fairy-type.

[MrsSmith]

My wife and were on two different insurance carriers for a long time.

Yep, being in a heterosexual marriage is no guarantee that insurance will cover everyone.  When Mr Smith and I married, I had to pay for a full family-coverage plan at my work, and he had to pay for a full family plan at his because neither company would cover step-children.  We were very lucky that my next job did...otherwise we'd still be forced to carry both.

[Lauri]

I am waiting for a polyandrous or polygamous group, or even better "incestuous" relationships.  If it isn't about having sex, then what is marriage about?  Why 2?

If I was single, I would find a bunch of like-minded people and craft the perfect lawsuit to draw attention to just how silly "gay"marriage is.  It has a basis in -- nothing.

weirdly enough, all of those things have/are already happening right now.

the *first* gay couple who is going thru a divorce right now is causing all kinds of problems in the legal system. there arent any laws to address them..

a woman married a dolphin, i think it was two years ago..

i think an Indian guy married some animal to bring good luck, or something like that.

there is a group that is trying to make marrying more than one person legal, as well as sex with children.

lowering the drinking age, allowing kids the right to vote.

the world is somewhat upside down right now..

[Rebel]

I agree with lowering the drinking age....for those that have a military ID. As for the other stuff, hell no.

The Indian guy, however, I think that was some kind of punishment or something. I remember that, vaguely.

[Lauri]

I'll go ahead and state my opinion here. Oh, and it's not that way down here in Georgia, Lauri. I have two friends that are gay. They've been with each other for 18 years. Now, I don't believe in gay marriage, because I view that as a religious institution, but I have no problem with civil unions. As of right now, one can't collect another's benefits nor can they get on the other's insurance policy.

Now, the gay marriage, or civil union, being just about sex, well, that may be true in many cases, but it's not true in all cases. If you knew these two guys, you'd see what I'm talking about. It really is kinda funny because it mirrors many other "marriages" I see after a period of that much time. What's even funnier, is that none of you could tell that they were gay. Now, there's another gay couple that lives in my neighborhood who my friends call "the queens". That's some funny shit right there, I don't care who you are.

But is insurance coverage enough reason to get into a civil union? I don't think so. Better to keep government out of the mix entirely. It's not like traditional unions where the wife must stay home and watch the kids, and therefore has no chance of medical coverage. As for other benefits, they should be able to make anyone they want beneficiaries, etc. Living wills, regular wills, insurance policies, etc. would go a long way in making sure the couples have the same rights as others.

My wife and were on two different insurance carriers for a long time.

exactly right about the wife staying home angle. gay couples have some of the highest disposable income amongst them because, by and large, they dont have children and arent paying for all the things a typical 'family' has to pay for.

just think of how much you spend year to year on your kids, clothes, shoes, food, entertainment, presents, other kid's birthday parties.. christmas. gay couples, not so much.

and i still dont get why they cant get a civil marriage though - anybody can have anyone they want in their hospital room. anyone can draw up a will and leave people as their beneficiaries. the health insurance angle is not an easy one to solve. i honestly havent thought about it, put myself in their shoes, as it were.

but when i read from some of their militant outspoken screeds, they want to break the system and make it so that everyone loses. they prefer that the entire country go down the tubes, rather than allowing most people to have their own insurance. its a tricky, long drawn out way to kill the system.. but it just may work down the road.

[Chris_]

Not to defend gay "marriage" in the least but, **** you Burns!