Gay Marriage - are you for or against it and why?

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And you don't disrespect them because you simply can.
Indeed, if you don't know them, do it for the sakes of those who do.

Are you seriously not getting this? If you respect someone just because you are pretty much told to, then there is no genuine respect in it.
Respect is something that you must give from you valuing someones actions highly.

I didn't know that there was something called "sincere" and "insincere" respect.
If you would have joined the army, you'd learn the meaning of respect by force.
Respect exists in two forms, and can be shown as such. By actions, and by thoughts.
I respect, say, the people that inspire me, like our founding forefathers, or great Turkish historical figures by both action and thought.
However, let's say I'm enrolled into the army. Or I'm at school.
A teacher said something to me that made me angry, or what the hell ever.
Do I return the favor? No, I maintain a respectful attitude towards the teacher, for teachers are to be respected.
Likewise in the army. Your officer saw something in you that did not fit in with his idea of discipline. And he told you to scrub the floors, the latrine or whatever, as a punishment. You obey the order, and maintain respectful behavior at all times, even if you do not respect him in your mind, you'll think all kinds of stuff about him, but you always treat him with respect.