Same sex marriage debate...

[Geo]

I am sick of same sex marriage's, I occasionally wan't some different sex positions.

Like my dad says the sex has always been pretty much the same.

Doing it wrong Earl..

 

[VanillaThunder]

But will it change people's view in regard to life in general…are we going to be a nation of multiculturalism or will we be known as a nation who accept ssm easily as we have been man / woman married society since day dot..
In other words are we going to become "permiscuous" as a nation to other nations..

No offence mate but are you using the forum as a sounding board for a school project or something?
To answer your question though, is being a multicultural society and accepting of same sex marriage mutually exclusive? To me it would seem like they go hand in hand rather than being at odds with each other. Allowing same sex marriage is a progressive step, one which doesn't suit our country at all given our leaders' attitudes towards the environment, technology and our well-documented refugee policies.
Allowing it wouldn't make us look promiscuous in the slightest, but not allowing it would and continues to make us look backward and prehistoric.
The fact that we're paying $120 million for a non-binding opinion poll (by our democratically elected politicians) is an insult to anyone with their brains outside their wallets.

How our country handles this determines whether we will be applauded or ridiculed/laughed at, and after all, aren't we the land of a fair go?

 

[Harvey]

I am not fussed, and will likely vote yes. However I hope the government puts more funding into the family court given that they already have massive backlogs. Will likely lead to an increase the number of divorces that need to be mediated as there have already been gay couples that have gone overseas and married, only to find when things go pear shaped back here, they can't divorce in Australia

 

[earl]

I am sick of same sex marriage's, I occasionally wan't some different sex positions.

Like my dad says the sex has always been pretty much the same.

Doing it wrong Earl..

You sound just like my wife.

 

[Black_n_White]

From me it will likely be a ÿes", though there is a part of me that wants to vote no, but for a different reason than most anybody else.

I honestly dont like the way the militant left goes about their business, how they are intentionally inflammatory and often insensitive. I personally dont want to give these muppets a platform to springboard off.

I wish there was an option for the issue of SSM to succeed, yet dump the lefty tards on their heads.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

I am sick of same sex marriage's, I occasionally wan't some different sex positions.

Like my dad says the sex has always been pretty much the same.

Doing it wrong Earl..

Maybe he should try sitting on his hand for a few minutes beforehand next time around?

 

[colmcd]

I am sick of same sex marriage's, I occasionally wan't some different sex positions.

Like my dad says the sex has always been pretty much the same.

Hmm, interesting forum to ponder sexual positions. I remember listening to JJJ one night and I swear so many guys were ringing in advocating "Pegging" as being worthwhile.

Personally I am not game, but hey they seemed to enjoy it.

 

[Nelson]

From me it will likely be a ÿes", though there is a part of me that wants to vote no, but for a different reason than most anybody else.

I honestly dont like the way the militant left goes about their business, how they are intentionally inflammatory and often insensitive. I personally dont want to give these muppets a platform to springboard off.

I wish there was an option for the issue of SSM to succeed, yet dump the lefty tards on their heads.

That is not a different reason to most, that is exactly one of the angles that is being pursued by those politicising the debate. They want to make it about a stand against the "loony left" rather than a question about whether or not gay people should be able to get married and have it called a marriage. Far easier for people to rationalise their "no" vote as palatable when they feel they're just sticking it up some fringe element rather than actually dealing with the moral choice raised by the question.

 

[Tiger_Steve]

No one has considered the People's Front of Judea or the Judean's People's Front's position…splitters..

Or Stan's right to be called a Woman..

. . . and the eventual irony of it "gestating in a box"

Nice to have a laugh Geo, in these dark times when men go around saying NI to old ladies.
And besides . . . . apart from health, sanitation, roads and the aqueduct, what did the bloody Romans ever do for us ?? Get me some wolf nipple chips. They're lovely while they're hot.

What's so funny about Bigus Dickus?

 

[Tigerdave]

If there's no logic or some semblance of factual evidence, then no, not all opinions are equal

We'll have to agree to disagree - opinions have nothing to do with facts. That's what makes them opinions.

opinion |əˈpɪnjən| noun
a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

And this is why 'bigot' has become a popular term in this debate

bigot |ˈbɪɡət|noun
a person who is intolerant towards those holding different opinions

As I said earlier, vote whichever way you choose, but be respectful of people voting the other way - they have just as much right to an opinion.

Yes opinions are subjective, but if there's logic applied people should at least be able to see the point of view the other side a little more clearly.

Sure, people have a right to an opinion, but that doesn't make them immune from criticism

 

[Tim Sheens]

Guess im not crazy after all …

Fanatic is a fair description though, as you are like a poorly fed dog with a bone on the topics of religion and capitalism.

For such an emotive topic, there was not one insult in this entire thread … until you came along.

Your a sad person.

I was describing you upon bringing up "crazy" and the further fervour you have shown in this topic in the wake of others past well contributed to, so if you feel that you do not display as such and therefore find it insulting, I apologise.

I came along early in the thread and pointed out one of your pet hates, in that the Howard government had already interfered and created the situation that led to this thread by altering the marriage act to circumvent the court and states. I am certainly sad though that the conservative majority abused their power that was gained on the back of bodies and the rescuers on a ship called Tampa.

We as a collective are paying a hell of a lot higher cost than simply one hundred and twenty odd million dollars to temporarily halt a vote of all the varied elected officials, just to placate a few remaining powerful hard liners clinging to their past.

 

[Tigerdave]

Could someone explain to me why its wrong for those who are against it to feel they don't have freedom of speech or expression, yet thats already what is happening to people who want this law to pass, and that seems to be ok. Double standards.

Are people who are against it being told they can't speak? or do they just feel that they are being persecuted for their opinion?

 

[Tigerdave]

No one has considered the People's Front of Judea or the Judean's People's Front's position…splitters..

Or Stan's right to be called a Woman..

. . . and the eventual irony of it "gestating in a box"

Nice to have a laugh Geo, in these dark times when men go around saying NI to old ladies.
And besides . . . . apart from health, sanitation, roads and the aqueduct, what did the bloody Romans ever do for us ?? Get me some wolf nipple chips. They're lovely while they're hot.

What's so funny about Bigus Dickus?

He has a wife you know…..

 

[voice_of_reason]

Yes opinions are subjective, but if there's logic applied people should at least be able to see the point of view the other side a little more clearly.
Sure, people have a right to an opinion, but that doesn't make them immune from criticism

You're confusing opinion with debate - there is no logic or fact involved in opinion. Intolerance or criticism of another's opinion is garden variety bigotry - something we've seen in spades from both sides.

If you'd stopped at "Yes opinions are subjective. Sure, people have a right to an opinion" we'd be in total agreement :wink: Why is it so hard to respect that people are entitled to their opinion?

 

[Tim Sheens]

Yes opinions are subjective, but if there's logic applied people should at least be able to see the point of view the other side a little more clearly.
Sure, people have a right to an opinion, but that doesn't make them immune from criticism

You're confusing opinion with debate - there is no logic or fact involved in opinion. Intolerance or criticism of another's opinion is garden variety bigotry - something we've seen in spades from both sides.

If you'd stopped at "Yes opinions are subjective. Sure, people have a right to an opinion" we'd be in total agreement :wink: Why is it so hard to respect that people are entitled to their opinion?

But an opinion can have "weight" behind it to carry a point of view, or it can be based on little experience, education or nothing at all and thus simply be meaningless words.

 

[Tigerdave]

Yes opinions are subjective, but if there's logic applied people should at least be able to see the point of view the other side a little more clearly.
Sure, people have a right to an opinion, but that doesn't make them immune from criticism

You're confusing opinion with debate - there is no logic or fact involved in opinion. Intolerance or criticism of another's opinion is garden variety bigotry - something we've seen in spades from both sides.

If you'd stopped at "Yes opinions are subjective. Sure, people have a right to an opinion" we'd be in total agreement :wink: Why is it so hard to respect that people are entitled to their opinion?

I disagree, I think in some instances opinions need to be backed up by some logic. We aren't talking about a favourite movie or band here. This is essentially a debate about equal rights.

Who's saying people can't have an opinion here?? Again, have your opinion, but if you voice it, don't be shocked if people question it.

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

I think it should be compulsory for Gays to get married, why should heteros be the only ones to have to go through it.

Seriously il be voting yes.who ever gave a patent on the word Marriage to heterosexual couples. It's a word kiddies nothing else,
Stop bedwetting and let others do what makes them happy, you don't own the word
So chill out , there's more things to knot up your nickers about, other than this.
Actually there is some people who shouldn't have been able to marry….the parents of .little Kimmy, in North Korea. That was a success wasn't it.

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

From me it will likely be a ÿes", though there is a part of me that wants to vote no, but for a different reason than most anybody else.

I honestly dont like the way the militant left goes about their business, how they are intentionally inflammatory and often insensitive. I personally dont want to give these muppets a platform to springboard off.

I wish there was an option for the issue of SSM to succeed, yet dump the lefty tards on their heads.

I know I'm going to regret this,…..but.....which part of you is it that wants to vote no????? :blush:

 

[TrueTiger]

I think it should be compulsory for Gays to get married, why should heteros be the only ones to have to go through it.

Seriously il be voting yes.who ever gave a patent on the word Marriage to heterosexual couples. It's a word kiddies nothing else,
Stop bedwetting and let others do what makes them happy, you don't own the word
So chill out , there's more things to knot up your nickers about, other than this.
Actually there is some people who shouldn't have been able to marry….the parents of .little Kimmy, in North Korea. That was a success wasn't it.

Actually GCT,little Kimmy is a walking advertisement for the contraceptive pill…..

 

[TrueTiger]

But will it change people's view in regard to life in general…are we going to be a nation of multiculturalism or will we be known as a nation who accept ssm easily as we have been man / woman married society since day dot..
In other words are we going to become "permiscuous" as a nation to other nations..

No offence mate but are you using the forum as a sounding board for a school project or something?
To answer your question though, is being a multicultural society and accepting of same sex marriage mutually exclusive? To me it would seem like they go hand in hand rather than being at odds with each other. Allowing same sex marriage is a progressive step, one which doesn't suit our country at all given our leaders' attitudes towards the environment, technology and our well-documented refugee policies.
Allowing it wouldn't make us look promiscuous in the slightest, but not allowing it would and continues to make us look backward and prehistoric.
The fact that we're paying $120 million for a non-binding opinion poll (by our democratically elected politicians) is an insult to anyone with their brains outside their wallets.

How our country handles this determines whether we will be applauded or ridiculed/laughed at, and after all, aren't we the land of a fair go?

What I was referring to Vanilla ,was we have always been known as a multicultural country where everyone has a chance to work,live and enjoy a country of great opportunity…
In legalising SSM, would it make us a country that softened a stance on gay marriage and
bow down to the people who demand ssm ? Or would we be progressing as other countries have and being more accepting of the fact that ssm should be part of life..

And no mate I'm long gone from school projects,I really enjoy a hearty discussion and this topic just happened to be of interest to see what peoples thoughts are...