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Would have voted for the bill

10 (21.3%)

Would have voted against the bill

30 (63.8%)

Dont know

3 (6.4%)

Mind your own business,I was never confused

4 (8.5%)

Total Members Voted: 34

Voting closed: 08 February 2013, 20:38:34

[Varche]

We already have civil partnerships.

I agree there is a wider EU harmonisation agenda or at the very least jobs for the boys after this parliament as a result of toeing the line. So much for keeping powers at home!

The whole subject is fraught with legal difficulties which will mire the courts for years to come.

Will the Lords throw it out?

To sum up, what a waste of expensive politician time when there are proper problems to crack. I hope it brings the Tory government down. It won't of course.

[cem_devecioglu]

   if we look the things from religion perspective , things will go on a different direction
 
if god give us life and our biology , then he is responsible
 
"All credible scientific organizations state that sexual orientation is influenced by biological factors and environmental factors (scientifically speaking, the hormonal environment of the womb is considered an "environmental factor'), and that it cannot be changed, as it is innate and set at birth"

"Neurologically speaking, gay men tend to have brains similar in structure and function to that of straight women, and lesbians tend to have brains similar to straight men"
 
"The same is also present in other species (yes, many animals exhibit bisexual or even primarily homosexual behavior.)"

 http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_scientific_explanation_for_homosexual_behavior

[Entwood]

Appears to me that the OOF word filter has removed the word "tolerance" from the English Language.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

I do not care what others do who are in love, and I agree with the sentiment, "live and let live".

If two people love each other, and Jesus encouraged all to love each other regardless of gender, then let them marry.  Why not? It will not physically effect anyone else!

[Lazydocker]

Appears to me that the OOF word filter has removed the word "tolerance" from the English Language.

Indeed... I must admit to being quite surprised, and somewhat saddened, by the results thus far

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Appears to me that the OOF word filter has removed the word "tolerance" from the English Language.

Indeed... I must admit to being quite surprised, and somewhat saddened, by the results thus far

Yes, and Christianity is all about tolerance. Other comments that do not conform to that principle worry me too!

Are there really so many intolerant people who are OOF members?   

[Nickbat]

Tolerance is a two-way street. There are no actual anti-gay comments on here. It would seem that the majority are quite happy for people to engage in sexual activity with others of the same sex. They are also tolerant of gay couples having legal protection for their relationships through the civil partnership process. However, they would not wish to see the basis of marriage changed to suit a minority. Besides which, I understand that it was only a few in the gay community that were even pushing for gay marriage.

Gays should tolerate those who wish to maintain the status quo with regard to marriage.

It has been suggested that this will lead to a stand-off between church and state when (rather than if) a gay couple who are refused a church wedding take their case to the ECHR. Additionally, it seems a possibility that the family law governing adultery (once the only reason for divorce) will have to be scrapped, since it is practically impossible to decide what sexual act between gay couples constitutes adultery.

This is a needless piece of legislation which will have serious consequences in the longer run.     

[acope]

Marriage, its only a church thing anyway.

[Lazydocker]

Gays should tolerate those who wish to maintain the status quo with regard to marriage.

Why? Surely the same could be said the other way around?

Surely everyone has the same rights (in broad terms) so why should anyone be excluded because of age, sex, colour, creed or sexuality?

What I mean is, why should I be able to "marry" my wife but a gay person only be able to enter a civil partnership

[STMO123]

What most people tend to lose sight of is this one fact: Most ordinary, everyday folk are racist, sexist and homophobic. Just accept that fact and things will become much more clear.

Oh.....and the introduction of laws to try to change what is basic human nature will fail....every time.

[jimac]

My tuppence worth. Many people are not religious but still marry in church to be seen to be doing the right thing. If we accept that religion is more a business than anything else then the church surely has the right to deal with customers how it likes. At the end of the day no business has to deal with anyone it does not wish to deal with. So if you make a law stating someone can use a business by law then that has to be an unfair in my book. Pubs often refuse to serve some people, clubs refuse entry, shops can also refuse to serve people, banks don't have to give you an account.
So why should the church be "forced" to serve anyone who demands it ?

Tell that to the couple who owned the guest house where they wouldn't let a gay couple share room...

[STMO123]

My tuppence worth. Many people are not religious but still marry in church to be seen to be doing the right thing. If we accept that religion is more a business than anything else then the church surely has the right to deal with customers how it likes. At the end of the day no business has to deal with anyone it does not wish to deal with. So if you make a law stating someone can use a business by law then that has to be an unfair in my book. Pubs often refuse to serve some people, clubs refuse entry, shops can also refuse to serve people, banks don't have to give you an account.
So why should the church be "forced" to serve anyone who demands it ?

Tell that to the couple who owned the guest house where they wouldn't let a gay couple share room...

That, as everyone knows, was a set-up perpetrated by the gay terrorists.

[PhilRich]

What most people tend to lose sight of is this one fact: Most ordinary, everyday folk are racist, sexist and homophobic. Just accept that fact and things will become much more clear.

Oh.....and the introduction of laws to try to change what is basic human nature will fail....every time.

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And that is the most sensible reply we're ever going to get on this subject!

[cleggy]

What most people tend to lose sight of is this one fact: Most ordinary, everyday folk are racist, sexist and homophobic. Just accept that fact and things will become much more clear.

Oh.....and the introduction of laws to try to change what is basic human nature will fail....every time.

Correct
What offends me are the TV soaps ( SWMBO) full of same sex people, kissing, in bed well before the watershed . I don't want it in my lounge thank you very much, it ain't normal so why make out it is. Just keep it behind closed doors thank you very much

[STMO123]

Also....this word 'tolerant'. If you were black or gay, would you be happy for someone to 'tolerate' you? It says to me "I don't like you but I will 'tolerate' you. Say thank you".