Gay Marriage Is Good

Obama08 · 02-22-07, 07:11 PM

BBC NEWS | Health | Gay marriage 'is good for health'

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Gay marriage is 'good for health'
Gay "marriage" could boost the mental and physical health of homosexuals, doctors believe.
Rates of depression, drug abuse and cancer are higher in the gay community than among heterosexual people.

The report said civil partnerships, which were introduced in England and Wales in December, were likely to reduce prejudice and social exclusion.

The Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health article was based on previous studies in other countries.

Denmark was the first country to introduce civil partnerships for same sex couples in 1989, since when several European Union countries, some US states, Australia and Canada have followed suit.

Professor Michael King, of University College London, who co-wrote the article, said: "Civil partnerships are likely to break down some of the prejudice and promote greater understanding, including among staff working in the health service.

"Legal civil partnerships could increase the stability of same sex relationships and minimise the social exclusion to which gay and lesbian people are often subjected."

Research has shown that lesbians have higher risk of breast cancer, heart disease and obesity, while gay men have a higher risk of HIV, the article said.

Gay people are also more likely to suffer from depression, drug abuse and suicidal urges than heterosexual people.

Stable

And the report said studies had shown those who are in a stable relationship, of either the same or opposite sex, enjoyed some health benefits.

It cited Swiss research which showed patients with HIV in stable partnerships were more likely to progress more slowly to Aids.

And other studies have revealed that married same sex couples had greater openness about their sexual orientation and closer relationships with their relatives than same sex couples not in civil partnerships.

But the doctors in the latest study added further research was needed to prove the theory.

Andy Forrest, of Stonewall gay rights campaign group, said the report was "logical" but it would be too early to see if such an impact emerged in England and Wales.

"I think having civil partnerships is going to mean a lot more security, financially, without the need to seek legal recourse, which in turn means less stress and that will be beneficial.

"There is also the issue of prejudice and hassle that people can encounter in their every day lives, with the rights these partnerships have this will be reduced.

If conservative Christians aren't going to give in to letting it be called "marriage", then more states need to start giving "civil-unions" ASAP. It's unfair, rude, and downright disgusting that we still have people in this country discriminating and rebelling against innocent people's happiness for the sake of some fairy tale album written 2,000 years ago.

hypgnostic · 02-23-07, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Obama08

BBC NEWS | Health | Gay marriage 'is good for health'

If conservative Christians aren't going to give in to letting it be called "marriage", then more states need to start giving "civil-unions" ASAP. It's unfair, rude, and downright disgusting that we still have people in this country discriminating and rebelling against innocent people's happiness for the sake of some fairy tale album written 2,000 years ago.

You're absolutely correct! I've debated this issue many times in different forums and the one thing I've noticed above all others is that it is impossible for someone to provide a RATIONAL reason of why same-sex couples should not enjoy the same right to marry the consenting adult of their choice. Not even ONE argument against gay marriage has ever been based upon anything other than pure bigotry. There is simply not a way to argue against gay marriage and proclaim oneself to be 'tolerant'. Laws that discriminate against same-sex couples are simply unconstitutional, which is why gay marriage WILL be legal everywhere in the US in time.

And to those who object to gay marriage: NO ONE IS FORCING YOU TO HAVE A GAY MARRIAGE. If you don't like it, DON'T HAVE ONE!

Jerry · 02-23-07, 08:37 PM

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BBC NEWS | Health | Gay marriage 'is good for health'

So much for marriage being only "a stricly legal contract".

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Originally Posted by Obama08

If conservative Christians aren't going to give in to letting it be called "marriage", then more states need to start giving "civil-unions" ASAP. It's unfair, rude, and downright disgusting that we still have people in this country discriminating and rebelling against innocent people's happiness for the sake of some fairy tale album written 2,000 years ago.

Cute rant, feel beter?

Jerry · 02-23-07, 08:43 PM

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You're absolutely correct! I've debated this issue many times in different forums and the one thing I've noticed above all others is that it is impossible for someone to provide a RATIONAL reason of why same-sex couples should not enjoy the same right to marry the consenting adult of their choice. Not even ONE argument against gay marriage has ever been based upon anything other than pure bigotry. There is simply not a way to argue against gay marriage and proclaim oneself to be 'tolerant'. Laws that discriminate against same-sex couples are simply unconstitutional, which is why gay marriage WILL be legal everywhere in the US in time.

And to those who object to gay marriage: NO ONE IS FORCING YOU TO HAVE A GAY MARRIAGE. If you don't like it, DON'T HAVE ONE!

"Engage"

You're absolutely correct! I've debated this issue many times in different forums and the one thing I've noticed above all others is that it is impossible for someone to provide a RATIONAL reason of why related couples should not enjoy the same right to marry the consenting adult of their choice. Not even ONE argument against incest has ever been based upon anything other than pure bigotry. There is simply not a way to argue against incest and proclaim oneself to be 'tolerant'. Laws that discriminate against related couples are simply unconstitutional, which is why incest WILL be legal everywhere in the US in time.

And to those who object to incest: NO ONE IS FORCING YOU TO MARRY A RELATIVE. If you don't like it, DON'T HAVE ONE!

Obama08 · 02-23-07, 09:22 PM

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Cute rant, feel beter?

YES!!!!!!!!!!!

Sane Man · 02-23-07, 10:01 PM

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"Engage"

You're absolutely correct! I've debated this issue many times in different forums and the one thing I've noticed above all others is that it is impossible for someone to provide a RATIONAL reason of why related couples should not enjoy the same right to marry the consenting adult of their choice. Not even ONE argument against incest has ever been based upon anything other than pure bigotry. There is simply not a way to argue against incest and proclaim oneself to be 'tolerant'. Laws that discriminate against related couples are simply unconstitutional, which is why incest WILL be legal everywhere in the US in time.

And to those who object to incest: NO ONE IS FORCING YOU TO MARRY A RELATIVE. If you don't like it, DON'T HAVE ONE!

Strange as it sounds, I found myself agreeing with this. Oh, and don't forget polygamy and bestiality.

Jerry · 02-23-07, 10:14 PM

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Strange as it sounds, I found myself agreeing with this. Oh, and don't forget polygamy and bestiality.

The constitution doesn't cover animals as animals are not "persons" just as fetuses are not "persons", so bestiality is not an issue.

Polygamy is a bit of a different animal, though, in that polygamy is free religious expression as enumerated in the 1st. amendment, not freedom from discrimination as enumerated in the 14th. Amendment.

It's a fine line, but there's a difference.