Marriage
"When two people are under the influence of the most violent, most
insane, most delusive, and most transient of passions, they are
required to swear that they will remain in that excited, abnormal, and
exhausting condition until death do them part." [G.B. Shaw] : )
A few Sundays ago, the Knights of Columbus were circulating a petition to ban same-sex marriages. I, naturally, waited in line to sign it. The thought of legalizing same-sex marriages is quite distressing. I have grown up in the tradition that a marriage is a union between a man and a woman. I guess on this subject, I stand firm and remain a traditionalist.
One of the purposes of marriage is to legitimize the procreation of children. This being the case, same-sex marriages goes against the very law of nature. There may be a lot of medical advancements in reproduction but, biologically, it is still impossible for two people of the same sex to be the natural parents of one child.
I know that sexual preference is what drives this campaign for same sex marriages. Is it really necessary to legalize this type of a union? It is my understanding that they are after the same benefits as that of a traditional couple.
Instead of altering marriage laws, can the laws regarding spousal benefits be changed? Can we just give them their benefits without destroying the social structure, as we know it? Or, can another name be applied to this joining other than the term "marriage"? As defined by the American Heritage Dictionary, marriage is a legal union of a man and a woman as husband and wife.
Personally, I think that the majority of this country may share this same opinion. I think that the people in our great nation are just sitting at home, shaking their heads at the commotion that these people are making. You know what they say about empty cans—they make the most noise. I think that this is a case of the noisy few and the silent majority. When push comes to shove, I am optimistic that the average joe would like to keep the status quo regarding marriage.
Until next time. Take care.
