Has the "gay gene" been discovered? If not, then how is "being" gay no more a choice then what clothes you will wear? Furthermore, if you are currently in a SS "relationship," do you not have a choice to remain so? Or are you saying that it is beyond your control to remain chaste? If not, then what does that indicate about SS "relationships?"

http://lesbianlife.about.com/od/lesbianhealth/tp/HealthConcerns.htm

Also, it is safe to say that modern American society is more tolerant of the homosexual lifestyle than ever before. So why is it that the rate of suicide amongst homosexuals is just as high now than in earlier decades? Society often serves as a convenient scapegoat for the behavior and actions of others.

Heterosexuals have relationships, homosexuals have sex.

Heterosexuals have lives, homosexuals have lifestyles.

Heterosexuals have a moral vision, homosexuals have an agenda.

See the difference, and what has become the focal point of homosexuality. Gay people have relationships just as straight people. They also have lives, and morals.

Second, I would like to say that I am gay, and I would love to have children (either by a surrogate or adoption), and get married. What I have to say about people who don't believe in SSM: If you don't believe in it, then don't marry somebody of the same sex! It will have no effect on your marriage whatsoever.

With regard to HIV/AIDs- If you are using this as an argument against homosexuality, the consider lesbians, who would be the safest people on earth, as far as AIDs is concerned.

"Homosexuals are also more likely to experience mental illness, substance abuse, suicidal tendencies, and shortened life spans."

I just going to address suicidal tendencies. Usually teens right? If Im wrong please correct me. This occurs most likely because they are taught that homosexually is unnatural and wrong! This is completely false. It IS natural, and occurs in a large portion of the animal kingdom, including humans. We just want to get married, and have the same rights as everyone else. Thats what America is all about right? And just to mention, civil partnerships and for those of you who think that this is a good solution, let me remind you of the phrase "separate but equal" How did that pan out?

I do not want to offend anyone on here, but I just wanted to voice my opinion and I believe that marriage is sacred, and i desparately would like to participate one day.

Being gay is not a choice.

http://www.stand4marriagedc.com

http://pfox.org/Stand4Marriage.pdf

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