Why same-sex marriage must never be allowed
IN response to Emily Latham's letter ("If same-sex couple want to get married, let them", February 18), I would add the following.
I'm sorry Emily, you have largely missed the point. Yes, you are right when you say that love is universal, whatever the gender.
But that does not extend to gay marriage. I repeat, marriage is a union between a man and a woman with the purpose of producing children, no more, no less. Gay marriage can never achieve this and, therefore, must never be allowed to become law. After all, it's not that long ago that homosexuality was against the law in this country – and in some countries still is.
Gay marriage, if it becomes law, would demean the sanctity of true marriage, an institution steeped in centuries of tradition and one which must not be diluted by yet another unnecessary law.
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2 Comments
by Longtrousers
Friday, March 01 2013, 11:39AM
“"I repeat, marriage is a union between a man and a woman with the purpose of producing children, no more, no less."
Oh, you romantic, you...
In my mind, a marriage is - first and foremost - a union between two people who love each other, not that whether they can have children or not. Are you saying that people who are married, but can't have children, should not be called 'married'? Or somehow have their marriage annulled?
Is the love gay people have for one another any different, or inferior to that felt by those in a traditional role? How? They're willing to spend their entire life together, what harm does it inflict upon you or any social institution?
As far as I know, gay people can adopt, have a surrogate or even foster a child. Who are you to say that their 'union' can't be called a marriage when the only real difference is their gender?”
by SarahL123
Thursday, February 28 2013, 10:59PM
“Exactly how would gay marriage affect you? Your marriage vows are personal to you, your faith is personal to you, and both are totally unaffected by another couple's union.
Homosexuality was illegal, yes, but in far less enlightened times. Thankfully we have progressed from the dark ages. We no longer believe the Earth is flat either!”