by sandmann » Aug 15, 2004 @ 5:32am
The constitutional ammendment banning gay marriage isn't a real possibility. To imply that Congress made a serious attempt at passing it is misleading. Discussion is not the same as intent.
And Bjorn's statement implying the US' lack of acceptance of homosexuality is exaggerated. Bjorn, I know this is just probably due to lack of information, but in case you are unaware, there are tons of gay pride parades / shows of gay pride throughout the United States. In fact, it's not rare to see a rainbow flag waving next to an American one outside peoples' houses in many areas (the rainbow flag is, of course, the insignia of gay pride).
Finally, marriage is a social institution, not necessarily one of religion. While religion normally intervenes in the matter, it is essentially defined the same way throughout different cultures with very different religions. It's no coincidence that in most cultures, marriage is between one man and one woman, while the morals and/or laws of the societies otherwise differ greatly.
The fates lead him who will;
Him who won't, they drag.
Seneca