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You have a touchy one here Jacqueline
But if it saves ppl then I guess it could be excused but wouldn't say it's ok
 
Legally why not it's law and laws change as our lives do but don't think they should be in the church as the church don't see it the same way not that it's for me to agree or disagree with the church
Two gay ppl can do a better job of raising kids and a stable environment then a hetro couple
 
Unlike what is being suggested in the OP's photo (probably from the US based on the spelling on the placards), my understanding is that Australia equalised all government benefits for same-sex couples some years ago, making it the same as for married and de facto heterosexual couples, so there is no practical reason for legalising same-sex marriage (i.e. it won't help them get anything tangible they can't get already). I'm sure someone will correct me if that's not the case, though I'm pretty sure it is because the former government made a point of publicising it.

I don't know why that is not enough, as it is for unmarried male-female couples, and why there is such a strong push for this change. I'm especially weary of the celebrity types and trendy campaigners forcing it down our throats and trying to make it fashionable to have a so-called 'enlightened' attitude. Interestingly, the 'marriage equality' lobbyists seem to shy away from the idea of a plebiscite on the issue and instead try and bully or shame our politicians into just passing a new law by quoting some insignificant poll.

Marriage is an inherently heterosexual institution, not just because it is the current law, and I see no reason to change it. I have nothing against same-sex couples but just believe they do not have a moral right to pervert an age-old institution to suit themselves. Recognising same-sex marriage also weakens the case against recognising polygamy, under-age marriage and perhaps other unions that exist in some parts of the world and may not sit well within our society.

But then, I am a fuddy-duddy at heart who will probably end up on the wrong side of history in this debate eventually. I reckon I'd be in the minority in this forum for sure! I won't lose any sleep over it though.
 
In my opinion we should not experiment on animals. Whether or not it helps cure diseases in humans is irrelevant. If somebody is desperate to use a particular drug to cure an illness, then the sick person should take it themselves.
 
1. Why cant we test on sick people instead of animals? They could possibly get better instead of the cruel abuse that we are doing to these poor animals. It should be the humans, not the animals!!! They die every day because of humans. If we care so much to find out whatever chemical works, we should test it on ourselves!!!
 
2.Testing for makeup is a bad thing, but if it's for a vaccine or medicine needed to treat humans, then we should test. That's why it's called a TEST. We need to see if it's safe for humans or not. If we use it straight away without testing it, a whole lot of people would have died. Because of those animals, most of you are alive.
 
3. I am pretty sure most people might say that humans are more important then animals. But animals have feelings too. How would you feel if someone close to you like a brother or sister was taken off to a lab to be tested on? Well, that is the same way an animal will feel. Just because we can not understand most animals howls, barks, or yells, we can understand their behavior. When they are separated from their mothers or fathers, they are sad. If you watch Disney's documentary "African Cats" you will feel hopelessly sad when those poor little baby cubs are separated from their mother and siblings. They have a the most precious, sad look on their face while crying out looking for their family. Would you like to feel that? Well I am pretty sure no animal wants to feel or ever experience that.
 
4. Say a loved one has been diagnosed with a once fatal disease; it may be because of animal research that medicine can help them live. If i had to choose between the life of a dog and the life of my brother, child, niece, nephew, any person i knew, i would pick the person.

So I cannot take a side...
 
Of course it should!
I believe it is nearly as silly as not letting people who own a cat or dog allowed to be married or have children.
I do know a number of very happy gay couples.
If you are able to have a good loving relationship it sure makes life on this earth so more enjoyable.
 
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Ive seen and met many animals that should be used for medical or other research, but using non human mammals for any sort of testing is disgusting
 
We all hate animal testing by the sounds of it But who here cares when a rat or mouse has its neck snapped by a trap Or bleeds to death internally by bait poisoning Or most of fellas who've been fishing and leave fish to smother in the bag or cut their throats
Or is it monkeys, rabbits are cute and cuddly ?
 
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