Civil Unions

While I believe that the Author of “Same-Sex Marriage” is entitled to their constitutional right to free speech, I also believe that the “Homosexuals who can’t get it through their thick skulls” are entitled to fair and equal treatment under the same US constitution that ensures the liberties of freedom of conscience (religion) which is sited as the reasoning for the homophobic views of said author. I was raised in an Irish-Catholic Republican household, and even I have a hard time jumping on this wagon. The problem with the argument that Same-Sex marriage is wrong because it is “unnatural,” “a perversion,” and that it’s “unfair to expose defenseless children to [such] unnatural view points” is a purely religious line of reasoning. There is no science behind, nor is there any constitution basing for this line of reasoning. Religious or not, Majority Rule is not supposed to become a Tyranny of the Majority that tramples on the rights and liberties of any citizens in the minority. In addition in general making blanket statements such absolute using words like “always” or “never” doesn’t strengthen an argument, but shows the inflexibility of the views of he who utters them. Likewise, the argument that Same-Sex Marriage is wrong due to the influence on children of these unions is particularly weak for several reasons: 1- not all Homosexual partners want children, 2-banning Civil Unions will not keep them from having children out of wedlock, and 3-the two discussions are entirely separate (marriage does not= parenting, even in a traditional marriage).
On a more personal level, not to preach or to seem too motherly, I hope the author of “Same-Sex Marriage” (and all of us) will in the future become more objective in addressing matters outside his/her personal/religious sphere. This can be difficult to do, especially for subjects that are of personal importance, but as a religious or even ethical individual it is especially helpful to put yourself in others shoes before passing judgment. As Jesus once said “Let he without sin throw the first stone.” None of us has all the answers or is perfect, having different views is both enriching and healthy, not only for democracy, but for society in general. Good luck to all in the future, and don’t be afraid to speak your mind, but do so with caution and thoughtfulness.