Comments on: MARRIAGE: Nature argues for heterosexual unions

By: vingrotto

vingrotto — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:18:06 +0000

Joseph, there is nothing “natural” about marriage. It doesn’t occur in nature. Society, man and religion created it. NEWSFLASH – Other people’s happiness will not affect you! Too bad. It would appear you need it. Now excuse me while I tip back this natural light beer (gross) and practice keeping my nose out of other peoples love lives…

By: oldoc

oldoc — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:48:46 +0000

SwordofPerseus writes: “I smell the stench of quasi christian intolerance, ignorance and a smug sense of superiority. It is apparent the letter writer is not a keen observer of the Natural World nor a student of the History of Mankind.
Another baseless rant of the morally bankrupt right wing.”

I sense that the smug sense of superiority is not limited to the morally bankrupt right wing.

By: SwordofPerseus

SwordofPerseus — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:43:15 +0000

I smell the stench of quasi christian intolerance, ignorance and a smug sense of superiority. It is apparent the letter writer is not a keen observer of the Natural World nor a student of the History of Mankind.
Another baseless rant of the morally bankrupt right wing.

By: LeePHill

LeePHill — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:34:35 +0000

“no part of natural marriage”

What is “natural marriage”?

“LeePHIL..Nope. Just honing my arguments on your responses.”

Keep honing. Try to avoid baseless assertions more often.

By: tuddo

tuddo — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:06:50 +0000

josephcristel, please explain your statement that you present as if it is some kind of fact: Homosexuality is “unnatural” in the context of natural marriage..equality isn’t an issue here

Homosexuality is a naturally occurring and normal part of existence for many animals, most mammals and certainly for humans.

I am not sure what you mean by “natural marriage”. Nature doesn’t marry anyone, a state does through its legal system.

One could say that in much of historical time, polyandry was the most prevalent form of marriage. Tribal societies even today practice this type of marriage. Prevalence does not make any one type of amrriage natural or unnatural since gthere is not such a thing.

Human rights is the key issue in this entire debate, and same-sex marriage will be finally decided by the courts, just like interracial marriage was, based on Constitutional values, whether a majority votes one way or another.

By: josephcristel

josephcristel — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:32:29 +0000

Finishing feedback:Fibonacci….I’m intolerant of a lifestyle that has no part of natural marriage being forced upon our society.Neither me or my sexuality are worried, thank you…..Harry-Anslinger…If you listen more intently Harry nature does present a formidable argument…I’m scienced out at the moment so why don’t you provide the “scientific” validity for your side?…Final-Analysis..You’ve got 99% of the benefits now..get the rest through legislation..you don’t need marriagefor that..Thanks again to all for the feed back.I look forward to the next time.Hopefully my communication will get clearer.If not I’m sure you’ll let me know! Good Evening.

By: josephcristel

josephcristel — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:08:35 +0000

My feed back:
Pgroup..thanks!Your support is greayly appreciated!..Tuddo..Homosexuality is “unnatural” in the context of natural marriage..equality isn’t an issue here…Telnolies..I should have said nature argues for the coupling of male and female..you’re right…..Murigen..Pairings in nature are by far heterosexual.Marriage should follow that pattern not go against it…Krumm..yes and rape and murder predate the church to..so?..they are not institutions like marriage…Frankenchrist..No it doesn’t but marriage is good cannibalism isn’t.The moral authority is first with marriage not the state…LeePHIL..Nope. Just honing my arguments on your responses.

By: LeePHill

LeePHill — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:09:31 +0000

“Final_Analysis says:
July 25, 2012 at 4:57 pm Gay marriage is really just about getting spousal benefits from employers and the government. Check it out.”

Knowing more than one gay couple, I can say you’re wrong, but even if you weren’t wrong….equality is equality.

By: Final_Analysis

Final_Analysis — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:57:08 +0000

Gay marriage is really just about getting spousal benefits from employers and the government. Check it out.

By: Harry_Anslinger

Harry_Anslinger — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:18:30 +0000

“Nature arguing?”. Absurd. This letter has about as much scientific validity as claiming the moon is made of cheese. And about as much cheese.