Same-Sex Couples

I am uncomfortable when I see two guys making out. I have your attention now, don't I?

I don't consider myself homophobic or against homosexuality in any way. In fact, one of my favourite people happens to be gay. He even lived with me for a while. I'm totally cool with it, as long as I don't have to see it.

I have a theory about why it makes me uncomfortable. I actually enjoy watching attractive females taking part in public displays of affection, or just doing inappropriate things to seek attention. Yes, I am that guy. It isn't because of my feelings regarding homosexuality that I'm uncomfortable watching guys, it's simply that I'm not attracted to them, so it's weird. I'm attracted to women, so it's cool. I'm not attracted to men, so it's awkward. How about that?

Anyways, I am strongly in favour of same-sex couples. Congratulations on getting together with someone who makes you happy. If you want to marry them, power to ya! And the more gay guys, the better. Less competition for us not-as-sexy straight guys. I already won and found myself a beautiful wife, but I still cheer for my former team.

When it comes to same-sex marriage, I don't think it's the government's place to tell us who we can and cannot marry (as long as they're both human consenting adults mentally able to make the decision). I also don't believe that the government should tell marriage commissioners, religious or otherwise, who they have to marry and who they can't. I think the marriage commissioners have a moral responsibility to not marry anyone they don't think should be married. Whether that reason is that he doesn't like them, or if he doesn't think they're a good couple, or if he suspects abuse, a marriage commissioner should make that responsible call. If the couple seeking marriage disagrees with the commissioner, they should find a different one.

I found a video on YouTube about gay marriage that made me giggle. I couldn't embed it, but here is a link to it:

http://youtu.be/X-YCdcnf_P8