RetiredGySgt
Diamond Member
That is a classic example of the slipper slope and domino theory. If we allowed for this, then we will soon be allowing for that. Then others will demand this. I dont buy into that fallacy. Values are not dominos. Understanding grows with experience and reason. We thought that alcohol consumption should be allowed. Then we thought that it should not be allowed. Then we decided that it should be allowed. We have changed minimum drinking ages. Different states have set different minimum ages for the same activity.
Lets compare this we better not allow homosexual couples to get married because then we will soon be allowing children to get married to other things. Should we have never allowed people to smoke? One might reason that smoking cigarettes leads to the smoking of marijuana. Those who like marijuana will demand the right to smoke because cigarette-lovers get to smoke what they like. If we allow for the consumption of marijuana, then those that like cocaine will demand that they we allowed cocaine.
People argue about what is equal rights and what is special rights. As it applies to heterosexual marriage and homosexual marriage, I draw the line thusly: Consenting informed adult human beings (those able to fully understand romantic sexual life-long commitment) should be allowed to enter such a commitment. If government recognizes such a union for heterosexual couples and grant such couples special recognition, rights, and responsibilities, then it should equally grant those things to homosexual couples.
Wait, you mean being an adult isn't enough? And hate to tell you but your requirement for "romantic sexual life-long commitment" leaves a lot of people, including a hell of a lot of gays out of the marriage game.