Gay Marriage Opposition
The cluster centers on debates about whether opposing same-sex marriage equates to homophobia or discrimination against gay people, frequently referencing Proposition 8, Brendan Eich, and religious or rational arguments for opposition.
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Not supporting same sex marriage != hating gay people.
Try to elaborate on why they are against gays marrying without the reasoning sounding homophobic.
Reminds me of the anti gay marriage folks who claim they aren't discriminating because any man can marry any woman of their choice and vice versa.
Even some gay people are against gay marriage. I can think of rational reasons to oppose it without being opposed to homosexuality in general. For example you could view marriage as having the main point of supporting children.I'm not saying I agree with that view, just that perhaps this is an issue where there is no absolute truth, just different priorities. And then the democratic process decides the outcome, but people on the losing side should be respected.I don't know anythi
There are beliefs in this world that you cannot publicly hold and still expect to be taken seriously. If Eich were arguing against interracial marriage there would be very little debate about this issue; believing that humans cannot marry between races is not a belief modern society continues to respect.I think this controversy is an indication that -- to the tech community at least -- believing that discrimination based on sexual orientation is one of those illegitimate beliefs.
Presumably you mean opposition to gay marriage?
It's sort of like those arguments against gay marriage: why should we allow it, I don't want to forced to be in a gay marriage!
Whew! Got quite the downvotes.If one were to say, "I support legal equality for LGBT couples compared to straight couples", as well as "I question the health of LGBT acceptance in society", would you find their opinion repugnant?If so, then you're pushing LGBT on everyone.For the record, I truly support legal equality, and don't see how accepting LGBT in society is harmful. But the above example is a reflection of many more people than the echo chamber at H
You are losing sight of the fact that restricting gay people from marrying is unjust.
Opposing same-sex marriage != opposing someone's existenceUnless you literally are same-sex marriage?