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Originally posted by peter12@Dec 14 2004, 05:16 AM
My only concern is what gay marriage could potentially do to the traditional definition of marriage. There is not enough evidence to prove that gay couples raising kids can do it in as stable a fashion as straight couples.
There could be a blurring of the defined sexual identities and a diminishing of the concept of lifelong commitment. Emotional bonding, critical to all human relationship, is also not given a priority. The concept of sexual purity, a critical fiber in the weave of lifelong commitment, is not given as important of a place. Marriage becomes falls short of its intent and potential and becomes little more than a convenient and loosely defined union. The result would be co-habitation and short-term relationships void of the potential for the common good.
Thats right, straight from my poli essay.
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There's TONS of evidence that gay couples are capable to raising children in an extremely stable and loving environment. My parents have known and worked with such couples. The news has recently featured stories on gay families as well. One specific gay couple with two young boys said that legalization of same sex marriages also made their family STRONGER because they could now consider themselves as a true family, like everyone else.
Regardless, your capabilities as a parent have nothing to do with your sexual orientation. Ask all the straight parents who ended up having children who were gay.
Before you make statements or form opinions like that, you should really do some deeper research. I hope the person marking your poli paper thinks so too.