Same sex marriage

[Cyberman]

Definitions change, laws change, as society changes.

Change change change. Yes, changes occur. But certain things do have core definitions that do not change. One such thing is marriage. You can have a polygamous marriage, or monogamous. But it'll still be between a man and a woman.

Until the definition changes to encompass same-sex couples. I refuse to believe you can be this dense.

My point is that laws must evolve or else fall by the wayside as they lose relevance with the society that spawned them.

And you say that the marriage of gays is of such importance to our society, that if we don't implement this law, marriage will die out?
Wow.

When you're done playing with your strawman, perhaps you'd like to read what I wrote again, because I promise you I said no such thing.

If the law was changed tomorrow and gun ownership was legalised, does that mean I would have to rush out and stock up on UZIs and automatic shotguns?

Well, you certainly can do so.

Similarly, if same-sex marriage was fully legalised, would I have to rush out to a gay bar and flash my ass(ets)?

You certainly can do so if you want to.

Likewise in both scenarios, I wouldn't have to if I didn't want to. And neither would you. It's not like the gay mafia will be coming around and painting a rainbow on your door, criticising your taste in fabrics and giving you a makeover you can't refuse. Extending equal rights to one section of society does not necessarily take away from yours.

But this isn't about that.
Just as this marriage thing is of great symbolic value to the homosexuals, it's of great value to us.
It symbolizes the family, the family that needs to be kept alive if society wants to survive, really.

And allowing same-sex couples to marry won't change that. We'll still have families, of all gender combinations.

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Apologies to anyone offended by my resorting to a gay stereotype. It was for humorous effect only and no offence was intended. Please don't hit me.