Home Griddle: 'Same-sex relationships are different from ...

Co-founder of the National Capital Tea Party Patriots, Doug Mainwaring spoke up in favor of pro-gender marriage in The Washington Post:

I am certain that the vast majority [of people who signed the marriage petition] are others who, like me, simply view ?marriage? as an immutable term that can only apply to heterosexuals. It?s undeniable that, from age to age, marriage has been humanity?s greatest success and source of prosperity, crossing all cultures and religions. We shouldn?t mess with it.?

Full disclosure: I am gay. A few years ago, I was on the other side of the fence on this topic. But the more I read, thought, investigated and attempted to defend my position, the more I realized that I couldn?t. I feel very strongly that gay relationships should be supported by society. I have grown convinced, however, that the term ?marriage? should not be altered or adjusted in any way.?

Let?s face it: We should not attempt to force into an old construct something that was never meant for same-sex partnerships. We should welcome the opportunity to christen a new tradition, beginning a new chapter in the history of gays and lesbians within American society. Same-sex relationships are different from heterosexual relationships, and gay men and lesbians need to accept that and design their own tradition.

Support pro-gender marriage. ?Because gender matters.

Source: http://www.homegriddle.com/2012/09/same-sex-relationships-are-different.html

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