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What is the main reason for marriage?Procreation, or at least an openess to creating life. Two men or women having sex will never create life. This is why homosexual marriage will never exist.
You apparently don't know a lot about biology. Sex, as we are finding, is much more of a social tool than reproductive one, especially in higher order primates. And, it is more than likely that homosexuality is a natural expression of the kind of inherently complex love humans are capable of.
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This is nothing more than rationalizing homosexuality. One doesn't have to have a degree in biology to know that anal sex is physically harmful for a man or women. Homosexuality is abnormal behavior that is being crammed down our throats as normal behavior by people such as Barney Frank.
So since the "main reason for marriage is to procreate," then old heterosexual and infertile couples should not be allowed to be married either. Am I right?
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Nope, but good question. The reason for marriage is first and foremost procreation, but isn't limited to only to this. Marriage from the begining of time has been defined as between one man and one women, not until very recent times has this idea of two men or two women getting married even been thought about. If we allow this why can't a person marry their dog? Or why can't one man marry 6 women? Marriage has been defined and that is between one man and one women. Sorry Barney
How can you compare love between same-sex couples to humans and dogs? Oh and of course same-sex marriage will open doors to crazy behavior like humans wanting to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage license. And for your info. Marriage has only been defined between "one man and one woman" by religious groups and not by the law. Even though Pres. Bush has moved for an Amendment to define marriage between one man and one woman it failed to pass in congress.
(continue to above post) Did you know that in the state of Massachusetts same-sex couples are allowed to be married and it is recognized as a marriage, not civil unions. America is slowly progressing with gay civil rights and one-day majority will not rule and justice will prevail.
Okay, I'm sorry but YOUR reason is making children. The TRUE reason is clearly up for debate. Same-sex couples can still RAISE children through adoption. Thank GOD this amendment FAILED!
Homosexual marriage does exist in Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont you nit.
This is awesome! Frank is eloquent, simple, honest speaker. No pretense, creepy smiles (mitt romney, I had to mention that, lol), he attempts to reach out to everyone. This is inspiring.
That is because heterosexual men have always considered women to be inferior being and even a possession. With gay men around, they are now on the other side of the table. They can't pull their stunt anymore. They are afraid!!!! It's called homophobia. It's evil and today, it has become a cult much stronger than God.
America is a LIE! Freedom this, Liberty that....it's HYPOCRACY in action! If the amjority were aloud to vote on Inter-racial marriage...it would still be Illegal today.
As a guy from Newton, this makes me proud to have him represent me in office. Since 1987, he's been openly gay and serving in Congress. And he's pretty funny, too.
Though I am seriously opposed to same sex marriage Barney is... unfortunately right. Legally and ideologically the Federal government should not be imposing big legislation like this. Mind you, I will repeat, I wish it was legally permissable. Hopefully the good people of Massachusetts will realize that this is not a positive change for their great state.
Why Do you oppose Gay Marriage? Is it becasue God? Is it becasue a one book(the bible). The Social Conservatives rather then govern the bible rather then the U.S I do not want my love for the same-sex( yes i am gay) to be juged and says its worng. I do not want to be told that i have to marry a member that is not the same-sex as me becaasue "thats how god wants it" The bible is about the love of good not about god hating gays
To be a person of faith is to have the world challenge that faith. Did God design the universe? That's up to everyone in this country to decide for themselves as are all beliefs, because the Framers of our Constitution believed that if the people were to be sovereign and belong to different religions at the same time, then our official religion would have to be no religion at all. It wasn't meant to make us comfortable. It was meant to make us FREE.
oh snap! They got told!
CorndogMaker 2 years ago
Its Elmer Fud himself....
zzot2 2 years ago
Did he say he's gay?
oom10 3 years ago
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What is the main reason for marriage?Procreation, or at least an openess to creating life. Two men or women having sex will never create life. This is why homosexual marriage will never exist.
zzot2 4 years ago
You apparently don't know a lot about biology. Sex, as we are finding, is much more of a social tool than reproductive one, especially in higher order primates. And, it is more than likely that homosexuality is a natural expression of the kind of inherently complex love humans are capable of.
dinebizaad 4 years ago 4
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This is nothing more than rationalizing homosexuality. One doesn't have to have a degree in biology to know that anal sex is physically harmful for a man or women. Homosexuality is abnormal behavior that is being crammed down our throats as normal behavior by people such as Barney Frank.
zzot2 4 years ago
So since the "main reason for marriage is to procreate," then old heterosexual and infertile couples should not be allowed to be married either. Am I right?
BlueLacrymosa 4 years ago 5
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Nope, but good question. The reason for marriage is first and foremost procreation, but isn't limited to only to this. Marriage from the begining of time has been defined as between one man and one women, not until very recent times has this idea of two men or two women getting married even been thought about. If we allow this why can't a person marry their dog? Or why can't one man marry 6 women? Marriage has been defined and that is between one man and one women. Sorry Barney
zzot2 4 years ago
How can you compare love between same-sex couples to humans and dogs? Oh and of course same-sex marriage will open doors to crazy behavior like humans wanting to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage license. And for your info. Marriage has only been defined between "one man and one woman" by religious groups and not by the law. Even though Pres. Bush has moved for an Amendment to define marriage between one man and one woman it failed to pass in congress.
BlueLacrymosa 4 years ago 5
(continue to above post) Did you know that in the state of Massachusetts same-sex couples are allowed to be married and it is recognized as a marriage, not civil unions. America is slowly progressing with gay civil rights and one-day majority will not rule and justice will prevail.
BlueLacrymosa 4 years ago 4
Okay, I'm sorry but YOUR reason is making children. The TRUE reason is clearly up for debate. Same-sex couples can still RAISE children through adoption. Thank GOD this amendment FAILED!
Jaric55 3 years ago 3
Homosexual marriage does exist in Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont you nit.
niallguinan 2 years ago
We love Barney!
Broox2 4 years ago 5
This is awesome! Frank is eloquent, simple, honest speaker. No pretense, creepy smiles (mitt romney, I had to mention that, lol), he attempts to reach out to everyone. This is inspiring.
apollodionysus7 4 years ago 4
Despite the difficulties and two thick glass ceilings (Being Jewish and Gay), I want to see Barney Frank as our Speaker one day.
DERrockigeSUPPY 4 years ago 4
yeah go to hell republicans quit f'ing everything up all the time
outrider52 4 years ago 4
Thanks Congressman Frank!
alulu8 4 years ago 3
That is because heterosexual men have always considered women to be inferior being and even a possession. With gay men around, they are now on the other side of the table. They can't pull their stunt anymore. They are afraid!!!! It's called homophobia. It's evil and today, it has become a cult much stronger than God.
brownleatherpants 4 years ago 4
Heroic.
Orgullomoore 4 years ago 4
Pretty depressing that so many people in this country consider unabashed bigotry a legitimate political opinion.
adhesivesynergy 5 years ago 3
yeah barney you tell those assholes whats good for them they deserve it stupid idot republicans
democrat87 5 years ago
Barney Frank ...
It doesn't get any better than him. He always tells it as it is and calls out shit when he see it.
Djneedle83 5 years ago
What an incredible leader... Thank you Congressman Frank
SalliesMan15 5 years ago 4
America is a LIE! Freedom this, Liberty that....it's HYPOCRACY in action! If the amjority were aloud to vote on Inter-racial marriage...it would still be Illegal today.
rextrek 5 years ago
Barney Frank is right on the points and honest too!!
lace142 5 years ago 2
i thought that divorce makes a marriage less sacred, where is the moral outrage on that, i havn't hear anything about banning divorces.
shuyinyang 5 years ago
Any jew northern democrat might as well be considered a vote for anything decadent and putrid.
t239 5 years ago
It's nice to see that people are open-minded about Jews, Northerners, and Democrats. That's tolerance, right?
jprg1966 5 years ago
What a great guy!
seanwoodyard 5 years ago
LOL HE'S A GAY LIBERAL WHO TALKS FUNNY!
FelixFelisis 5 years ago
thank god for people like this.
theblacksheep111 5 years ago
"I take it personally when people decide to take political batting practice with my life." Now THAT'S a politician I can get behind!
strizzuth 5 years ago
Oh dear, you just said "get behind" to a gay Congressman...
leeemo 5 years ago 3
ONOES!!! DONT TEL ANYONE!!!1!!1!!1one1!11shiftone1
strizzuth 5 years ago
As a guy from Newton, this makes me proud to have him represent me in office. Since 1987, he's been openly gay and serving in Congress. And he's pretty funny, too.
jprg1966 5 years ago
Barney Frank's a pimp. :)
stormstruck 5 years ago
this guy is my new hero
cook511 5 years ago
He's my hero.
iaos 5 years ago
Though I am seriously opposed to same sex marriage Barney is... unfortunately right. Legally and ideologically the Federal government should not be imposing big legislation like this. Mind you, I will repeat, I wish it was legally permissable. Hopefully the good people of Massachusetts will realize that this is not a positive change for their great state.
ryanbloody 5 years ago
Why Do you oppose Gay Marriage? Is it becasue God? Is it becasue a one book(the bible). The Social Conservatives rather then govern the bible rather then the U.S I do not want my love for the same-sex( yes i am gay) to be juged and says its worng. I do not want to be told that i have to marry a member that is not the same-sex as me becaasue "thats how god wants it" The bible is about the love of good not about god hating gays
CCCPDude 4 years ago 2
GOOD=God* Sorry for my misselling
CCCPDude 4 years ago
To be a person of faith is to have the world challenge that faith. Did God design the universe? That's up to everyone in this country to decide for themselves as are all beliefs, because the Framers of our Constitution believed that if the people were to be sovereign and belong to different religions at the same time, then our official religion would have to be no religion at all. It wasn't meant to make us comfortable. It was meant to make us FREE.
bgarbus 5 years ago
From the heart from the brain...perfect speech!
ohnoyoudidnt 5 years ago
cheers to barney frank - smart and eloquent. and right on.
mepaulnyc 5 years ago