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What's wrong with Gay Marriages?

A marriage, according to the Bible and Webster's Dictionary, is between a man and woman. Who came up with the idea of a gay marriage anyway? People of the same sex should not be called husband and wife. It sounds totally ridiculous to introduce a man (in a gay marriage of two men) as one partner's "wife." Only in a gay community would this be fitting. Since a gay marriage is a union, a partnership, so to speak, why not call it a partnership? In a partnership, the union between same sex couples can be spelled out with many more terms than a marriage. Technically, two same sex people entering a partnership is just as it says, and introducing your partner to friends and other people, says it all. Example: "I'd like to introduce you to my partner,David. " Much more acceptable than "I'd like to introduce you to my wife David." Even "Ellen" can rub people the wrong way by calling Portia her "wife." Some still have an enormous stigma on gay people, mostly because of those who are the stereotype "fags," an unflattering slang expression for homosexuals. The ones who prance around, have a noticeable lisp and dress up to show their feminine side. Even television has made a niche for comics/actors who portray feminine performers. Remember "WILL AND GRACE." I have never been offended by feminine men. Two of my best friends were noticeably gay and they both died of Aids. As for being gay, looking gay or acting gay, people with these qualities still have a heart that can be broken by bullies. I say, let's treat them with respect and lobby for the technical term "Partnership " union, rather than "marriage. "  (Mar 5, 2013 | post #1)

Brentwood, TN

Obama-Marriage - Brentwood, TN

Marriage is simply a union, a contract, an agreement. However, two men calling their partner their wife is out of line. Same with two women calling one of them their wife or husband. Come on people. If you're trying to find acceptance with the universe, enter into a partnership and call your partner just that. Your "partner. "  (May 22, 2012 | post #2)

Brentwood, TN

Casey Anthony - Brentwood, TN

All things lead to her. She got away with murder, partly because the jury liked Jose. How sad for the parents who loved and raised Caylee Marie.  (May 22, 2012 | post #1)

Nolensville, TN

The Buttercup Festival in Nolensville April 14

Get ready for a busy Saturday, April 14 in downtown Nolensville, TN 37135. The annual festival begins at 10am to 4pm, packed with a great kid zone, jumping tents, face painting, a petting zoo, Buttercup the Cow, food galore, an authentic war re-enactment, specials in all the merchant's stores, ice cream, 50+ Vendors and so much more. There is a contest at 1pm to crown "Little Miss Buttercup" and you can even bring your cameras as a photography scene will be on the main street so you can snap pictures of the event. Free parking is available a block or two from the event and shuttles are also available for those who need some assistance. There is no fee to join the party, so we'll see you this coming Saturday at 7280 Nolensville Road, Nolensville TN 37135. You can find us on Facebook at Nolensville Buttercup Festival. See you there.  (Apr 11, 2012 | post #1)