Gay Marriage? Options

[urZah]

I have no problem with civil same sex marriages, what I object to is the pandering to same sex couples as we had not too long ago when a registry office was required to remove all pictures of heterosexual couples from the premises in case they caused offense.
If anyone wants to get married that's fine, obviously. Just don't ask for special treatment.

That's not true though is it? By who? When? Where? If there is any truth in that, the staff probably did it out of a worry or courtesy that offence might be caused, they just forgot to apply logic and realise that no-one would be offended by that.

And as far as Wedding day requests go, I'm sure registry offices have a lot worse stories to tell than that...

[GMR]

I have no problem with civil same sex marriages, what I object to is the pandering to same sex couples as we had not too long ago when a registry office was required to remove all pictures of heterosexual couples from the premises in case they caused offense.
If anyone wants to get married that's fine, obviously. Just don't ask for special treatment.

Homosexuals don't want special treatment, just to be treated as equals.

As for removing pictures of "heterosexual couples"; that was because two heterosexual people complained that as it didn't show "homosexual couples" as well it was discrimination.

[user23]

O M G. So many reasons too many to list here. Basically society is breaking down. It's so sad.

Is it not just evolving as it always has done?

[Guest_xjay1337_*]

Homosexuals don't want special treatment, just to be treated as equals.

As for removing pictures of "heterosexual couples"; that was because two heterosexual people complained that as it didn't show "homosexual couples" as well it was discrimination.

Not necessarily true; some push so much it ends up being positive discrimination, just like feminists.
There, I said it.

[Dodgys smarter b...]

I have no problem with civil same sex marriages, what I object to is the pandering to same sex couples as we had not too long ago when a registry office was required to remove all pictures of heterosexual couples from the premises in case they caused offense.

Your objection is groundless then. They were never required to remove any pictures at all. Their own marketing department (Liverpool Registry Office) thought that back in 2005 it would get more people to use the place (and generate more income) if it was more 'neutral' to everyone. They may have made a mistake. They may, in fact, have not taken any pictures down at all, or only one, who knows? But the truth often struggles to keep up with the lie.

[Penelope]

That's because a lie can run around the world before the truth has got its boots on.

[GMR]

Not necessarily true; some push so much it ends up being positive discrimination, just like feminists.
There, I said it.

That depends how you look at it.

[GMR]

That's because a lie can run around the world before the truth has got its boots on.

I wish you use quotes so we know who you are talking to. It isn't that difficult; below in the right hand corner press reply.... it will quote it for you. I've seen your messages before but I presume you are replying to the previous poster.

[Strafin]

I would have said that was obvious.

[Strafin]

Also if you highlight all the post quote buttons you want to reply to you will get them all in one reply. That way you won't have to post three or four different times.

[On the edge]

Should not all the restrictions be lifted? What's wrong with polygamy if all the participants agree - a 'marriage certificate' would at least formalise the situation? Equally, advances in contraception can significantly reduce the genetic problems associated with loving relationships between siblings. There have been several reported cases lately where the partners didn't even know when they met. So perhaps a much wider review is called for; which would then mean the spotlight wasn't just shining on one segment of the community.

[Turin Machine]

I think this may be the story mentioned


STRAIGHT ART COULD OFFEND GAY NEWLY WEDS

Two paintings depicting heterosexual couples are removed from a British registry office to avoid offending gay couples who will use the facility later this month in some of the countries first Civil Partnership ceremonies.

In an effort to promote a ‘gay friendly’ image, Liverpool registry office is removing two paintings that depict heterosexual relationships, and replacing them with landscapes which the registration office feel will not be offensive to gay and lesbian couples


That was published in Dec 2005 so now doubt things have moved on a piece but I can see that feathers may have been ruffled. I think the key phrase may be "offensive to gay and lesbian couples"

[Andy Capp]

That was published in Dec 2005 so now doubt things have moved on a piece but I can see that feathers may have been ruffled. I think the key phrase may be "offensive to gay and lesbian couples"

Was that the reason, or the journalist's opinion?

[Turin Machine]

Quote fron the Registrar

"Register officer Janet Taubman told the Liverpool Daily Post: “We had two pictures up before. In one room there is a picture of a signing of the register with a young bride. The other was of a Romeo and Juliet on a swing. They were innocent pictures but the new paintings are less likely to offend.”

Bizarre, who would they offend ? and why ?

Anyway, just thought I would chip in with my twopennorth.

[x2lls]

For crying out loud.... Get agrip on reality. There are many of us on this planet who just couldn't give a plop.

We all want a life whereby others don't meddle, but here we are discussing other peoples lives like it mattered!!!!

[GMR]

Also if you highlight all the post quote buttons you want to reply to you will get them all in one reply. That way you won't have to post three or four different times.

I prefer doing them individually.

[Guest_xjay1337_*]

I prefer doing them individually.

Shows you take a personal approach to each reply

[Squelchy]

That's because a lie can run around the world before the truth has got its boots on.

Especially if it's still being perpetuated 7 years later.

[Penelope]

Is it not just evolving as it always has done?

I think the whole planet is in a mess, I just hope that once the humans have died out whatever comes after us does a better job of it.

[Andy Capp]

Especially if it's still being perpetuated 7 years later.

Except in this case, it might not be entirely a lie.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1502646/Re...ay-couples.html