I agree, let people live as they want, but don't ask the county taxpayers to foot the bill for the signicant other.
I feel the same way about abortion, I don't care who has an abortion just don't ask me to help fund it. It should be your choice, your money.

"Computer Techy" may I let you in on something? Thanks. It is against "the natural laws of the universe" to upload anonymous posts. At least, that is what I believe. And since I believe this, you must abide by my beliefs.

CAW21227, are you saying same-sex couples should have to purchase private insurance? How about your safety, your problem?

My Church doesn't have a position on it one way or the other.

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constitution....separation of church and state....if people believe same sex is wrong because of the bible etc...that's fine....but there is a separation of church and state....same sex are allowed to marry...and they should receive the benefits...you don't have to like it.....move on!

Thank you PastorLorenzo Epps. This is what it all boils down to... in a nutshell !
Separation of Church and State. Recognizing that marriage RIGHTS are not the same thing as Marriage RITES. Married or domestic-partnered same-sex couples should be treated equally under the law and afforded all those benefits & protections afforded other couples.

The only question I have is do they go through the same divorce procedures?A couple of years ago on CNN there was a couple and their belief was they could just split and not have to file for divorce.Is this correct?

This RELIGIOUS conversation is completely unnecessary. As people of faith in the Jewish and Christian traditions we should support equality, inclusion and dignity for everyone, including sexual minorities BECAUSE of our religious traditions, not despite them. Jay Michaelson argues in his book, GAY vs. GOD which Christian and Jewish traditions argue IN FAVOR of what we have come to call “gay rights.” Yes there are a few passages in the Bible which say something ambiguous at best about same-sex interactions while there are HUNDREDS of other verses which speak to and teach us about the importance of love, justice and sacred relationships. Yes same-sex couples have sacred relationships too. This is the way I live my life as a gay Christian man. It’s time for Christians who continuously bash LGBT people to move on and study the love, justice and sacred relationship passages.

Love one another as God loves you. That is the message of the New Testament.

Wow, the post monster ate Pastor Epps comments (and others). Wonder what that's all about?
I doubt Emily or someone else deleted them, because she'll post that she did.

Liberals on this site must support Warren Jeffs as well. Why stop at just one spouse ? What about equality for the polygamist. And they must support Sandusky too. Need to protect his life style choice ? Don't want to make a judgement about his behavior ?

I am very glad for same sex couples in getting H&W plans. I have a female partner and when I tried to put her onto my H&W plan, I got laughed at, no lie, The person to whom I was speaking said that if we were of the same sex, no problem, we laughed and finished up. This was with the state H&W. Everything is not for every body. Although not fair.

It amazes me people still want to deny human beings equal rights. I believe consenting adults should be able to marry if they choose to do so, who does it hurt? Life's short, allow people the right to be happy and care for their significant other.

Let gays marry and let them go through the same heck and the all legal hassles that hetro's and their kids go through when they divorce. then we should do a study 10 years later and see how they like marriage then.

I find it very interesting that the majority of people against "same sex" rights (human rights as far as I am concerned) use christianity and the bible as an excuse to discriminate against others. I understand that christianity is a very powerful religion, as I was raised in a Catholic household, but I don't understand why people have made the decision to stop growing and learning. Times change and we grow as people mentally and spiritually. Isn't that why we are here? As a gay man, I had to realize that God made me the way I am and that I was not going to burn in hell as the priests and nuns so kindly told me in grade school (thanks Sister Doris - 5 years of therapy lol).

One more thing, as we start to celebrate Thanksgiving, please remember that the Pilgrims came to America to escape religious persecution and to worship God as they saw fit. I can't think of anything that is more contrary to Thanksgiving than using your religious views to "persecute" others.

I dont want any more updates

Whats great is that eventually, same-sex partners will have equal protection under the law. It's the American way, and we are protected under the constitution. I enjoy watching the religious right and Tea partiers b*tch and moan..... it feels great to just sit back and watch the democratic process at work. There is no stopping it--the US will never again be a country with second-class citizens. I have a huge smile on my face right now. Go ahead--spin your wheels! Gays pay taxes ERGO we WILL have complete equal rights!! Mwahhh haahh ahhaahhaahhahahaha!!!!

Did your God fail you?