June 30, 201115 yr So, it is fine to discriminate (their word not mine) against a smaller minority of incestual couples but not fine to discriminate (their word not mine) against a minority of homosexual couples. The number of couples is the determining factor then? No, if brother and sister want to be married, that's their choice. It doesn't impact anyone else in the slightest.
June 30, 201115 yr That's because a civil union does not allow the same benefits (health, etc.) that marriage does. Please show me evidence that the term "marriage" is important. It's what marriage represents and bestows on them with regards to benefits that they're after. Well everything discussed and passed and fought for is about marriages and not civil unions. Has that side of the issue pushed and got passed in any state the idea of a "civil union" or being allowed to be "married?"
June 30, 201115 yr And for the record, I think it needs to be much, much, much, much harder to get married in this country than it is. Too many people treat it like it is a weekend date rather than a serious commitment.
June 30, 201115 yr Well everything discussed and passed and fought for is about marriages and not civil unions. Has that side of the issue pushed and got passed in any state the idea of a "civil union" or being allowed to be "married?" You aren't getting it. It's because of the benefits that come with marriage. I'm almost certain that homosexual couples would be fine with keeping their union termed a "civil union" if they were to bestow the same benefits to them as a marriage. Of course while their fighting for equal benfits they're going to use the term marriage, because that's what has the benefits!
June 30, 201115 yr And for the record, I think it needs to be much, much, much, much harder to get married in this country than it is. Too many people treat it like it is a weekend date rather than a serious commitment. Are you kidding??? It already is an extremely tedious and drug out process.
June 30, 201115 yr You aren't getting it. It's because of the benefits that come with marriage. I'm almost certain that homosexual couples would be fine with keeping their union termed a "civil union" if they were to bestow the same benefits to them as a marriage. Of course while their fighting for equal benfits they're going to use the term marriage, because that's what has the benefits! So, your position that you want me to see is that I can't believe what they are actually saying but rather read their minds to what they would accept?
June 30, 201115 yr Are you kidding??? It already is an extremely tedious and drug out process. No it is not.
June 30, 201115 yr So, your position that you want me to see is that I can't believe what they are actually saying but rather read their minds to what they would accept? Their entire argument is they want equal benefits. That's it. You can try to say it's about the term marriage, but it just isn't the case.
June 30, 201115 yr No it is not. It takes at least 6 months and that's in a fast moving process. There's the NFP garbage, the constant tedious meetings with the priest, the meetings with the married couples, etc., etc...
June 30, 201115 yr It takes at least 6 months and that's in a fast moving process. Wow. Unless you are talking about a certain faith's requirements, not sure about this. http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/kentucky/index.shtml You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. Waiting Period: No waiting period
June 30, 201115 yr And for the record, I think it needs to be much, much, much, much harder to get married in this country than it is. Too many people treat it like it is a weekend date rather than a serious commitment. And that affects you how? What business should it be of yours what 2 or 3 or 100 consenting adults do?
June 30, 201115 yr From Hopkins county website Marriage licenses are valid for 30 days, including the date it is issued, and after that time it is invalid. Therefore, if the marriage is not solemnized within the 30-day period, the parties must apply for a new license. Please call if you have questions Hopkins County Clerk's Office (270) 821-7361 No waiting period or blood test is required prior to the issuance of the marriage license.
June 30, 201115 yr UKMustangFan, you are just wrong on it being a long drawn out 6 month process. Two sites there says NO WAITING PERIOD. Meaning pick up marriage license this morning and married today.
June 30, 201115 yr And that affects you how? What business should it be of yours what 2 or 3 or 100 consenting adults do? As a teacher, I deal with the ramifications all the time through my students.
June 30, 201115 yr UKMustangFan, you are just wrong on it being a long drawn out 6 month process. Two sites there says NO WAITING PERIOD. Meaning pick up marriage license this morning and married today. No I'm not. I've been in 3 weddings in the last 3 weeks. All 3 had to begin the process nearly a year before the wedding and finally had their marriage license and everything completed only a month before the wedding. For clarification, I'm not talking about simple JOP weddings. I'm talking about weddings that the church would view as valid.
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