[Niall]

I support it wholeheartedly. Its pretty disgusting that I can't get married to someone I love just because they're the same gender as me. I know I could get a civil partnership but everyone knows its not the same. For it to be equal (well for me at least), then I'd want marriage to ba something available to anyone irrespective of their sexual orientation. Having civil partnerships in lieu of actual marriage isn't in the slightest bit equal to me.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Niall

I support it wholeheartedly. Its pretty disgusting that I can't get married to someone I love just because they're the same gender as me. I know I could get a civil partnership but everyone knows its not the same. For it to be equal (well for me at least), then I'd want marriage to ba something available to anyone irrespective of their sexual orientation. Having civil partnerships in lieu of actual marriage isn't in the slightest bit equal to me.

What is it about heterosexual marriage you want?

Everything there is to have bar the actual name is there for you to have. And even then a lot of gay couples still use the words "marriage", "married", "wedding" etc so I don't see the problem.

[Niall]

Originally Posted by 08marsh

What is it about heterosexual marriage you want?

Everything there is to have bar the actual name is there for you to have. And even then a lot of gay couples still use the words "marriage", "married", "wedding" etc so I don't see the problem.

For me its the pure fact that as much as gays can say that they're married, in the eyes of the law, its not actual marriage. Its something different. Its just not completely equal imo. I just want that final legal alteration that will would define marriage as a union of two people in love, rather than a man and a woman.

Idk I hope that makes sense.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Niall

For me its the pure fact that as much as gays can say that they're married, in the eyes of the law, its not actual marriage. Its something different. Its just not completely equal imo. I just want that final legal alteration that will would define marriage as a union of two people in love, rather than a man and a woman.

Idk I hope that makes sense.

Given it's roots in history, and of course religious origins that won't change overnight but I do see where you're coming from.

I just think, at least the law accepts gay couples now and recognises them similarly if you know what I mean. A lot of countries, especially America, are having huge troubles just accepting gay people let alone giving them civil partnerships or marriage.

Obviously removing any difference whatsoever and having a one for all is the ultimate ideal. But, I just think, given how much attitudes towards it have changed over the years that gay people should revel in the fact that it's moving in the right direction. And civil partnership, by all accounts, is a massive step.