The only issue I have with same-sex marriage is that I belief marriage's purpose is the continuation of the human race through reproduction. Adoption and surrogate parents are options for homosexual and heterosexual couples, but reproduction is heterosexual only. So I'd rather call a homosexual couple's 'marriage' a partnership.
I am however a supporter of a homosexual partnership getting the same rights as a heterosexual couple should get. Homosexuals have the same emotions as heterosexuals and still can show their love in a physical or mental way.
I'm agnostic but I did grow up in a Christian family, the rest of my family is extremely opposed so I can see why homosexuals would feel deprived of their rights.
I view same-sex marriage as more of a moral than a religious issue. The 12 year old consent or polygamy issues are moral issues imo too. I think America's moral view on homosexuality is changing slowly, so it's more of being just a matter of time imo.
Caiyuo said:
with the most controversial in my eyes being "don't ask, don't tell" which I think is horribly shameful in our day and age.
I'm guessing you have little actual experience with this situation. It's a pretty good program, and really is more lenient towards homosexuality than forcing someone to say if they are and then kicking them out if so. It makes them keep their sexuality out of duty hours which is 100% professional, there shouldn't be any sexual situations in a professional setting anyways.
I've known several homosexuals and drag queens that you would have never guessed during work hours were like that. If you're making your homosexuality apparent during hours then you're being unprofessional and pushing sexual harassment most likely.
The only way to get rid of this policy would be to segregate (would require homosexuals being allowed in the military) men/women by their sexuality not just their sex. This means 4 different latrines, tents, showers, etc.. otherwise with an 'open' policy there would be a larger problem with same-sex sexual harassment/assault.