tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747340140125877148.post1844396813341778063..comments2023-04-16T08:12:02.051-07:00Comments on The Gay Blade: Gay Marriage - Is It a Right?gaybladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03225740617886273865noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747340140125877148.post-83623190758128867402012-06-23T16:39:27.797-07:002012-06-23T16:39:27.797-07:00This marriage debate is characterised by rules jus...This marriage debate is characterised by rules just like the Royal Enclosure at Ascot ,,,,,and customisation is not permitted!<br />'Gentlemen are kindly reminded that it is a requirement to wear either black or grey morning dress which must include:<br /><br /> A waistcoat and tie (no cravats)<br /> A black or grey top hat<br /> Black shoes.<br /><br />A gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a private box, a private club or that facility’s terrace, balcony or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Garden.<br /><br />The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure.'Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041957378615378280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747340140125877148.post-59171768395539447022012-06-05T15:17:11.041-07:002012-06-05T15:17:11.041-07:00Interesting take on the current state of affairs. ...Interesting take on the current state of affairs. <br />I would draw your attention to a few things, however.<br /><br />There are some references to same sex marriage before this century.<br /><br />It is believed that same-sex unions were celebrated in Ancient Greece and Rome,[73] some regions of China, such as Fujian, and at certain times in ancient European history.[74] <br /><br />73. a b Alderson, Kevin; Lahey, Kathleen A. (2004). Same-Sex Marriage: The Personal and the Political. Insomniac Press. p. 16. ISBN 978-1-894663-63-2.<br />74. Hinsch, Bret (1990). Passions of the Cut Sleeve: The Male Homosexual Tradition in China. Reed Business Information, Inc.. ISBN 0-520-07869-1.<br /><br />There are also references to polygamous marriage in the bible (and from earlier nomadic sources). <br /><br />"But Abijah grew mighty. And he took fourteen wives and had twenty-two sons and sixteen doughterse." The Second Book of Chronicles 13:21<br />"Ashur, the father of Tekoa, had two wives, Helah and Naarah;" The First Book of Chronicles 4:5, <br /><br />As a side note, additionally, there are biblical references to divorce - see verse 7: <br />Matthew 19:3-20. <br />3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?<br />4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,<br />5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?<br />6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.<br />7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?<br /><br />As a 20 something gay male, I can identify with your impassiveness regarding gay marriage. I too remember thinking that my family would never get to throw me a wedding - however one day that may change. I am sure that, one day, my partner will express a desire to get married (if it is allowed). I am not sure that it will change our relationship much for me if we do tie the knot. <br /><br />The roots of marriage were originally steeped not in love, but rather in property and ownership. I would even go so far as to say that often it was about owning your wife! However, the transition of marriage to be about visitation rights in hospital, medical AND legal rights, as well as an expression of love, rather than ownership, is a welcome change in my eyes. <br /><br />Equality is a right in today's society, and if it matters to people - we need to stand up and support our fellow men and women that feel marginalised. <br />Just as we should still champion the rights of the marginalised everywhere - females, males, our transgendered community, young, old, healthy and infirmed.Michael Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001263697361468470noreply@blogger.com