Gender and Orientation II
“But the fact that we have badly served the institution of marriage is not a reflection on the institution itself; it is a reflection on us.”
I chose this quote because I sincerely believe it to be true. Regardless of what we believe about hetrosexual or same sex marriage, whether or not either will succed is a matter of personal committment. The institution of marriage istself is founded upon a sound concept. A stable environment for raising children (theoretically) and the continuation of the human race. That same stability can potentially be found in a any union, regardless of sexual orientation. As an example, it certainly must be possbile for two aunts or two uncles to raise a child who will become well adjusted and go on to live a “normal” life. While this type of arrangement may work, still it seems that the most effective way to offer children what they really need is a trdaitional mother/father relationship. Each offers something different , yet important in it’s own way.
I believe the author’s point, however, is that in the absence of traditional marriages and unions, we can only expect things to get worse. He supports that point well with statistics and data.
Posted: June 10th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 6
Comments
Comment from Susanne Arnold
Time: June 11, 2008, 3:26 pm
I agree in part, but my understanding of the author’s opinion is that gay marriage is bad. He doesn’t see it as a “marriage”, and thinks this would be worse for our society.
Comment from liwilson
Time: June 11, 2008, 11:44 pm
I agree with your point about as long as children are in a stable environment they can end up “normal.” For most children stablility and love is pretty much all they need, it doesnt really matter who is giving it to them.
Comment from jessie0981
Time: June 11, 2008, 11:44 pm
Maybe with all these gay marriage’s society would get better. I don’t there have been enough studies, and I don’t think it’s been legal long enough to say if it’s going to be a good thing or bad thing. People should all have the same rights, no matter who you choose to love or marry.
Comment from tyson
Time: June 12, 2008, 1:21 am
This was a hard blog to write because it is a very heated conflict that most people stand on one side or the other. I also related more to this paper than the other and we seem to have many of the same viewpoins.
Comment from Sarah Merritt
Time: June 12, 2008, 1:57 am
I disagree with you. I don’t believe that same sex couples raising children together will make that child have behavioral problms or make them lead o life of crime. Usuall in a lesbian relationship one woman carries the role of a man, why can’t she be like a father to that child?
Comment from gracielucy
Time: June 12, 2008, 5:41 pm
As long as a child is raised in a home with two parents that love them I have no problem if its with: 2 males, 2 females or one of each. As long as its a safe, stable environment for children
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