Do you think gay marriage should be legalized? Should the decision be made at the federal or state level? Will Obama's support for gay marriage influence your vote in November?

Ralph Reed, Chairman of the Conservative Faith and Freedom Coalition calls the President's reversal a gift to the Romney Campaign. saying "Four years ago 2008 Barack Obama promised if elected not to raise taxes on those making less than $250,000, pledged to cut the deficit in half by the end of his first term—and made clear his support for traditional marriage. All those promises are now broken. At a time of high unemployment and severe economic distress, President Obama chose the week he launched his re-election campaign to flip-flop on same-sex marriage. Combined with his administration’s opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act, it reveals a president who is tone-deaf and out-of-touch with the time-honored values of millions of Americans. This is an unanticipated gift to the Romney campaign. It is certain to fuel a record turnout of voters of faith to the polls this November."

For those who do not support the legalization of same-sex marriages I'd ask - What is it about the union of two people that gives them, in the eyes of the law and society, the same rights and privileges as everyone else that you find objectionable? Until the latter part of the 1900's we outlawed inter-racial unions for essentially the same reason and have since become enlightened enough to correct that error. We allow prisoners in jail who have murdered, raped, and abused children to wed. Why must we establish that same-sex unions are so heinous that they must be specifically outlawed in our supposed "land of the free".

The constitution says that "all men are created equal" ... I don't see the fine print that says "except for (fill in your own personal prejudice here) ...". If your son or daughter were LGBT, would you feel the same way? Honestly?

Remember: there - but for the grace of God - go you.

Remember what God did do Sodam. God sure didn,t bless it! American's keep, wondering what have we done, to ourselves to end up such a weak and feeble bunch of Hypocrites. Look how far we have turn away from the Godly Constitution, that is this Countrys life Blood. It was protected by Gods grace. Now this country and it's president has left it wide open for destruction.

And it's pretty audacious for Republican party hacks like Ralph Reed to attack President Obama on flip-flops considering how far Mitt Romney's positions on healthcare and women's reproductive rights have "evolved." (Mitt Romney's epiphanies may be the only form of evolution that Republicans believe in!)

While the LGBT community may have taken issue with the president over the speed with which he advanced legal protections for them, they never had any question where he stood on the subject. The same can't be said for Romney's "evolution (more like devolution) -- he convinced tens of millions of Massachusetts voters that he supported women's reproductive rights and healthcare reform, and now he is trying to convince hundreds of millions of American voters that he believes the opposite.

Seemingly, Mitt Romney's only unshakable conviction is that he wants to be President of the United States. If the past is any indication, he will say anything, regardless of whether he believes it, if he thinks it will help him win.

Does this have any thing to do with war , money , jobs? He only did it cause he thnks it will help him win ...Obama,and Mitt should not be the next president.Both are incompetent....Now we as a country will stay in trouble, for there are no others to choose from . Its either what we have now , or Mitt. . God help the USA.

OK, for those of you mentioning "God" and the Bible....Do you remember that Jesus represented love, acceptance, and said quite clearly "Judge not, lest ye be judged"? Or is it convenient to forget that when you wish to point fingers at the gay community, other minorities, or even those who do not practice your religion? It's so bizarre to me that millions of people condemn those whose lifestyles are different from their own, yet they continue practicing things the Bible referred to as 'sin' such as adultery, lust, greed, idolatry, and ---well, just look at the Catholic Priest mess. Is all of that stuff 'OK' because it fits into your comfortable take on what is right and what is wrong? Perhaps we should all just sweep hypocrisy under the rug and just pretend it does not exist....My goodness, what would this world come to if it was understood that heterosexuals do things that are not considered "decent" by the Bible?

Amen for tolerence, love, acceptance, patience, and not being judgemental.

Polling on marriage equality is generational, so it is inevitable that this will happen eventually. Unfortunately, there are still enough people like Jim out there who will blithely subvert the constitution and deny American citizens equal protection under the law based on superstitious nonsense.

Unlike the 1960s, where a progressive Warren court was a catalyst for racial justice, we have the Roberts court, which is reactionary. If this election turns out to be a referendum on LGBT civil rights and Mitt (George Wallace) Romney is elected, he and his allies in congress and on the supreme court will set the cause of social justice and equality back for a generation.

I guarantee you that Jim and his ilk will vote their predjudices. If you believe in freedom and equality for all Americans, this November is the time to stand up and be counted. PLEASE VOTE!

Obama just continues the degeneration of this country.

Obama's support of gay rights shows nothing more than his support of equality for ALL people. Ignorance and intolerance are truly degenerate. Everyone should have equal access to love and commitment at least legally. Churches can do as they please as far as I am concerned. If a church does not allow the same rights to all people, it lets me know who they are, and I'm happy not to join it. Gay marriage can't undermine the sanctity of my marriage - only I can do that by my conduct within my marriage.

Jesus doesn't say anything about gays anyway. It's a line in Leviticus and wasn't even worthy of inclusion in the 10 Commandments. And yet, many bible thumping gay haters violate the Top 10 on a daily basis.

Now this Country has to collectively reap the curse of are own President. It's Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve. A Marraige is one Man and one Woman and is lovingly expressed with the beauty of two becoming one flesh, a Child. Try having a baby gay man and woman. It will never happen,because Homo sexuals are cursed, and will always live under the curse and not the blessing, a baby!

I love all the pro & con comments that try to tie their position back to the bible. Apparently none of you remember one of the most basic principle's of the bible; that all humans are sinners. Now let's get away from this diversion and back to what's really important to this country: the economy, jobs, and solutions to our debt issues (locally & nationally)!

What a terrible and pointless discussion. Nobody is going to convert anyone because of a post on a public forum.

I will say two things about the matter. First, Obama's stance will polarize voters (even more so than he's done already). Secondly, I personally believe that same sex marriage should be a state decision, not a federal one. But that's just my opinion.

I find it comical that people like Rush Limbaugh complain that President Obama is declaring a war on marriage when Limbaugh was married...what, four times? He has done more damage to the meaning of marriage than any loving gay couple. I say let them have the right to marry and let them have every single benefit to being married that my wife and I have. They deserve it because the love between two human beings of consenting age isn't any different when it's between a man & a woman, between a man & a man or between a woman & a woman. I applaud President Obama for having the decency to change his mind from his earlier remarks on the matter and the smarts to come out in favor of it. I've said this in the past, but this is a CIVIL RIGHT issue going head to head with a RELIGIOUS BELIEF and a right will always trump a belief in my book.

Wow! I was living under the misconception that U.S. Citizens were an informed and savvy lot who could see through the veil that all politicians wear like a badge of honor. Politicians will say whatever it takes to garner the votes- left and right. This week they picked the Gay and Lesbian vote out of a hat and have run with it. And the media, the jackals that they are, have jumped on it with the usual intent of creating yet another firestorm. In the meantime, the economy is still in the tank, people are still out of work, "For Rent" signs are hanging in windows where small businesses should be, oh and let us not forget the misunderstood Islamic terrorists who are plotting and planning more undetectable ways to make the "Friendly Skies" a death trap, which I'm sure they'll figure out since we give them a blueprint of everything we're doing anyway.

In a nutshell, most Politicians really don't give a flying fig what we the public want or need, it's all a power play. For the few who do really have the country's best interest at heart - God speed. But don't believe everything you hear on the tube or in the press, 'cause tomorrow it's on to something else....and pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!

What some do is their buzz.BUT THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE SAID JUST FOR THE ELECTION.....Why did Obama flip now???? Maybe cause Mitt is on the other side??? BOTH OF THEM ARE NO GOOD FOR THE COUNTRY...LOOK AT IT NOW...... DO ANYONE WANT OBAMA BACK TO COTINUE,,AND DOES ANYBODY WANT MITT TO TRY TO MAKE IT BETTER ... WE ARE SCREWED. BOTH ARE NOT COMPETENT TO RUN THIS ONCE GREAT COUNTRY . WHO??? I DONT KNOW .. BUT WE NEED SOMEONE TO GET US BACK ON TOP....THIS GAY THING HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ANYTHING.
WILL IT MAKE MORE JOBS ..WILL IT HELP WITH THE NUTS WHO TRY TO KILL US ?? WILL IT PUT THE CROOKS AT WALL ST IN JAIL ?? WELL NO ONE WIL DO THAT ....NIXON WAS BETTER THAN THESE TWO ...... GOD HELP THE USA

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If you are worried about jobs your best choice would be Obama. Romneys ideas are not substantially different than Bush's, which clearly did not work. But do not listen to me- look at the actual numbers and charts that illustrate this. Check how many jobs were lost in the last part of the Bush administration. All easily found via google

I'm looking forward to wed my goat, what is next?

A homosexual marriage wont be recognized by God because it is a sin according to his word. But God doesn't interfere with free will, so a person can choose to do and be whatever he wants in this life. If you want to be gay, keep in mind you wont be excepted by God because there is no place in his kingdom for such acts of any act of sin according to his word and we all will be judge according to the scriptures by the scriptures.

Ask Obamama and Mitt,, iam sure if it would help them in the election , they would be all for it......BUT really ,, leave that poor goat alone. She deserves a REAL BILLY of a goat.......
Jimmy , HOW do you feel about horses??

Who gonna win the PREAKNESS???

Joseph In that case ? If there be a hell below we all gonna go

Roger, the scriptures say
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14.

I would have been much more impressed had President Obama said this THREE YEARS AGO, and not as a political ploy in an election year. It's especially disconcerting that he waits until the DAY BEFORE an appearance among the Hollywood glitterati for HUGE political fund raiser organized by George Clooney.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/05/george-clooney-neighbors-brace-for-obama-fundraiser.html

There is absolutely no leadership here. Obama even had Joe Biden stick his neck out first before jumping in! This has politics written all over it. And is no more a morals declaration than it is an obvious pandering to The Left.

I guess there are no solutions for the economy coming out of The White House, so they have to play this shell game to keep us all - or at least some of us - distracted..

All this mention of God and the Constitution. Seems we have forgotten that both the Constitution and the Bible were written by men, not God.

Your religious beliefs have nothing to do with others civil rights. Get over it.

The ten Commandments were written by God, as well as the rest of the Bible. The Laws of the United States Constitution is a mirrior image of the ten Commandments

Like THIS is a priority right now???? We have a real unemployment rate of 14.5% and we're concerned about gay marriage? It is mind numbing.

Jim why did they kill all the Indians and steal their land, lets not even get into slavery

It will get higher with this President. Let see what type of disgusting behavior he endorses next?

The Media Theatre happens to be the only professional theatre in the Philly region maintained and managed and run by a married gay couple.

So I quess Roger you and the people that own the MediaTheatre like show tunes?

I think we should spend more time on this topic because gay marriage is more important than the economy, the troops overseas, the nation on the brink of fiscal collapse and the rapid acceleration of China and Russia's armed forces.

i like what Ron Paul has to bring to the table...and he been a man of hSs word and been saying the same thing for 30 years plus...End the federal reserve, down size government, stop these silly wars and if war declare it with congress, cut the budget debt by 1 trillion in the first year...i rather vote for Ron Paul 2012

Homo sexuality has everthing to do with the economy Tom B. Rome was reduced to to a heap of dung because of all thier sins. The Barbarions walk in and took it without a fight.

IF YOU REALLY THNK ABOUT IT , THIS IS SICK.

they're alot of homophobes here. Did gays vote on YOUR marriage?

Bill nut i am in my own home with freedom of speech and i wont shut up about my God i will continue to spread his word...so if you wanna persecute me i am willing to face it...maybe you dont want the truth...politicians should to have moral standards when dealing with affairs of millions of people and if they dont we gonna call them on it as we should

Cast4, do u really need me to answer that?

Is not a way of thinking cast4. It's the hidden law that pertains to every single person that is born into this world. I think the President woke up today and wished he could take back what he said. I know he is worried about being re elected and probaby said what he said, for votes, and to make people want to like him. But God does not want us to be popular, he wants us to uphold his laws.

If you want to be gay, keep in mind you wont be excepted by God because there is no place in his kingdom for such acts of any act of sin ........Oh, Joseph, thank you for this because I can assure that NOTHING makes me happier than to know that I will not spend eternity with the likes of you....

Oh and I left your grammatical error in ..............Joseph - My Higher Power loves and accepts all of us, even you!

Y'all be posting in a trolling thread.

Seriously people, you're just egging each other on.

Haters gonna hate then trollers gonna troll

Where did all these posters, both sides crawl out of. (sorry for ending a sentence w/ a preposition). I don't recognize any of these names. Just wondering if both sides have posters crawling out from under rocks. You can have a civil discussion and disagree without being satan or being a homophobe. This does not even come close to the civil rights argument of blacks and slavery. While polls show the country is split 50/50 on gay marriage, the fact is that when put to a referendum, gay marriage is soundly defeated. I do understand that popular opinion does not make an issue or those supporting it correct. In this age of incrementalism, civil unions make sense. Ultimately the culture will accept gay marriage, that is the reality of our culture.

You may or may not approve of some of the things that some people do in private or in voluntary relations, but whatever your own code of personal moral conduct is, mind your own relationships, and don't try to ban any private or voluntary activities - as long as they bring no harm to others - by the use of force, including the force of religious or government intervention or approval.

Ron Paul says it best: http://ronpaulflix.com/2012/05/ron-paul-on-fox-on-obamas-gay-marriage-statement-may-9-2012/

And while all of you get lathered-up over this one topic, hardly any of you demonstrate any concern over our local school board and township budget increases & financial woes.

To all who commented on here who do not agree with gays being able to Marry? Really? This is what you choose to get upset about? This is where you will draw the line, so to speak. Have you actually been keeping up on any other world news? It kills me that this subject will raise so many opinions and blogs and comments, why? Does a gay marriage effect you in any way shape or form? The answer has to be NO. So why would you care? Why do any of you think this is your business or for that matter that anyone cares what your views are. A gay couple can buy a house together, adopt a child, but Marry?? Hell no.... Does that make any sense at all. Oh, you don't mind the millions of children especially here in Norristown who spit out kids like they are on an assembly line do you? That is an issue that needs to be addressed. I am a white women, if I wanted to marry a black man, no problem. But two women, OMG you people go into a panic as if they are aliens who will soon take over the world. They are people for god's sake. Those of you on here on speak out against gay marriage will feel much different should the subject hit close to home. I have a nephew who is gay and I couldn't be more proud of him. I will gladly attend his wedding should he find the right man. Instead of wasting your energy on something that doesn't directly or indirectly effect you, try researching what does and then share your views. I applaud the President and he has my vote for sure.

Maybe you haven't been paying attention roach coach. HomoSexual's conduct effects us all in the United States, as well as many other places in the world. In Agentina gay Marriage became law 2 years ago.Any adult that wants sex change surgery or hormone therapy in Argentina will be done by public funded money. This will happen in America when Gay Marriage is recogized by the U.S. Supreme Court. Not only does the local goverment in Havertown do as they please, the Federal goverment will do the same with our money. This is the fruit that gay marriage will yeild. Part of the Homo sexual curse, that wil be paid out to the whole nation.

I call sodomy disgusting and fanatical.

All of the closed-minded people in here making their idiotic uninformed comments are what's wrong with America today, not gay marriage. I mind my own business so mind your own. I don't jam my beliefs down your throat, so don't jam yours down mine. I respect your views & opinions even though I may not agree, so do the same for me & we'll all get along just fine. Be thankful you live in America, or get out.

I wouldn't be America Blind dog if it wasn't found and moulded on principals. Freedom isn't what we want to do, it's what we ought to do. Gay marriage is not what I call living free.

Every politician should take notice of Obama's genious! When you are going to flip flop on an issue call it an evolution. Love the media fawning over the President now! Especially when it was the media that forced his hand. It's about time Obama grew a set and said what he believes. If he had any character he would have said what he did a long time ago.

I'm a Republican and I support Homosexual Marraige. My party is on the wrong side of the issue.

Obama (and Romney and all the rest of them) are ALL about politics. It doesn't matter how I feel about same sex marriages/unions or whatever you want to call them. The point is, they made this announcement for POLITICAL purposes. And ONLY political purposes. I'm not saying he doesn't mean what he said. I'm saying its all a matter of timing.

Not unique to this presidential election. But people do have SHORT memories. All the politicos care about is THEMSELVES and how they can manage to line their pockets for another term. All parties, all candidates.

I hate politics.

140 comments on this story, and barely any elsewhere. You religious fanatics and LGBT advocates ought to just leave each other alone. Christians...mind your own goddamn business. LGBT, there are currently, in the United States, communists vandalizing banks and smashing store windows. What you are asking for causes no quantifiable damage. Why are you too cowardly to just check the "married-filing jointly" box on your tax return? Civil disobedience isn't about running your mouths' trying to coerce and shame people who disagree with you to fall in line. It's about behaving according to your own conscience. If you don't have the spine to just up and take what you claim is yours, then it never was yours in the first place and you're waiting for mommy state to tell you it's ok to have a cookie.

What the hell, right...they can't audit all of you.

Since O' endorsed gay marriage, Romney widened his lead to 7 points. How did that work out for ya O'?

Blinded Dog, who cares about polls. This is about Freedom. Wait until your tax money starts to fund gay's sex change operations. You won't care about that either. Grow a set and be a man instead of some wimpy milk toast.

Hey nowood, last time I checked Murder, stealing, lying under oath (perjury) and sodamy where crimes. Sodamy is still on the books in most states, it's just not inforced. Homo sexuals have cursed the general population with the aids scrouge. If the goverment gives Homo Sexuals the right to marry, the H.I.V. virus will increase. Does that help you out nowoodie as to how Homo Sexuals hurt everbody. Do you have anymore amendments you want to recite nowoodie?

If Romney's a flip-flopper, the Obama does handsprings. His evolving view makes him weathervane- will this position benefit me?- and it's merely a distraction from the real issues we face and a fund raiser to boot.

I favor legalizing same-sex marriages, and would fight efforts to prohibit such marriages. (1996)
What I believe is that marriage is between a man and a woman. (2004)
I believe marriage is the union between a man and a woman. Now, for me as a Christian, it’s also a sacred union. (2008)
My feelings about this are constantly evolving. I struggle with this. (2010)
I think same sex couples should be able to get married. (2012

I am still amazed at the banter that is going back and fourth on this issue. With all the other things that you could speak your mind on, let's see, drugs, crime, global warming, child neglect, school bus accidents, children being touched by teachers or school staff, pipe bombs being made in home, Our country's economy, Our troops being killed. But gay marriage, that is where most draw the line. Really? Find a cause worth fighting, this is crazy. If you are not gay - then its really not your business anyway. Get over it, move on and find something else to bitch about.

Sandy you called me idiot a dumb ass and somebody that crawled out from under a rock, which shows your inability to defend your pro gay view. Then you question my reaction, as to what I would do if one of my children revealed to me that they were a homosexual. You have a lot of mouth, and anger towards the truth. Kill the babies and save the whales Sandy . Gay marriage is worh fighting agaist. It destroyed cultures before, and if you think it can't destroy America then your the idiot that's been living under a rock.

Really? Baby killing v. saving the whales? You have no idea what it is you are even fighting for. Let me ask you a question? How does gay marriage directly or indirectly effect you? I agree with you on one point, I do have a lot of mouth, however, I also have the sense to know when to use it. If a gay couple can buy a house and adopt a child why can't they marry? When a couple decides to Marry they do so to show their love and commitment in front of all their family and friends, are you saying that only men and women should have this right? Most gays are so fearful of coming out, because of closed minded people, I think that is wrong. You are who you are, like it or not and in this country, the land of the free, nobody should have to live undercover for fear of people like yourself. If you want to be against it, that is your right, but to fight against it to the point where you push your views on everyone and hurt the people you don't even know doesn't make you an idiot, I apologize for that, it makes you much worse...... Go find a cause worth fighting. Though you never did answer the question. Would you feel this strongly if one of your children were gay? You can't answer that because you are too busy fighting a cause that doesn't even concern you. Once again I will tell you to get a clue, find a cause and then reply to me when you are smart enough to hold some ground, because on this issue you are out of touch.....

The editor needs to go through all these posts and take out all those which contain obscenities, profanity and name-calling. That's what folks usually do when they can't win on the issues, but the editing should be done just because the remarks are inappropriate. 'Free speech' should not be license to be publicly crude and childish.

I agree with Just wondering: It frustrates me that some want these deleted if it doesn't agree with their views. Freedom of speech is for all and if you don't like what is being said, don't read it..... Well said Just Wondering, well said.....

It affects me and everbody else in this country, as to who we are, and what we have become. One Nation under God with liberty and Justice for all. The Marriage deduction and Married Morgage deduction tax is only for Adam and Eve not Adam and Eve. Not only will gay Marriage break the American tax base, it will also cause Aids,to run rabid. Children in grammer school will have learning problems and the dropout rate will increase a hundred fold. We will be left with a bunch of dummies . God will not be mocked. God destroyed sodam to a ash heap, and even destroyed the Hetro Sexuals that agreed with the Homo Sexuals. Aids has spread to the general population because of the Homo Sexuals unwholesome desire for the same sex. Sandy you asked me how would I fell if one of my children told me they were gay? I would be very hurt,but if they told me they had aids I would be devastated! Does that give you a clear picture as to how gay Marriage would directly affect my life? . I have children, and if one of them was gay I would love him just the same if they were straight,but I would not agree with them laying with the same sex and would not go to thier wedding. I just answered your questions, the one you said I wasn't smart enough to answer.You can call an idiot all you want,but you have nothing but name calling and no facts. Which tells me you have a personal interest in this and can't think straight. I don't fell sorry for you, I pity you. This Land is Free not perverted, Sandy

I stand corrected, You are an idiot..... You would be hurt if one of your children were gay, you would still love them, but not agree with them laying with the same sex. Do you proof read your comments, or do you just spit out whatever comes to your small mind. You made several typing errors in that so called comment and you seem to just want to quote the bible. Do you think those who are gay choose to be? Do you think they choose to have to deal with people like you? Of course they don't. So in your god fearing small mind, you of all people should know that god does not make mistakes and he himself did not write the bible, people did. They translated what they thought should be, times change. Do you shun the men and women who fight for your freedom to speak such crap? Well if not, the commandments say "thou shall not kill" so make up your mind. You can't have it both ways. I am done trying to have an intelligent commentary with you since I usually prefer someone with intelligence to debate with. They are here, they are gay and you my friend have no choice but to get over it. I am sure your small mind will be able to troll another site and find something else to complain about. I hear in Philadelphia they are feeding hungry children for free. Go get them......

Maybe you have a chromeasome missing to? Maybe that would explain your ranting and raving. If you think your born gay then your the idiot. Thats just another easy explaination to all your B.S. You better give up posting now, your making a compiete fool of yourself. God wrote the Bible. Check it out and see what the truth is. You have been guessing for to long. Could you understand my written Sandy?

Can I understand your written? What does that mean? God himself wrote the bible? Really? Then someone should have a serious talk with John, Paul, Noah, Job, etc, do you see where I am going with this? Probably not, so take your own advice and quick posting, since you are the only one making a fool of himself. I am not the one ranting, I am simply addressing your nonsense.

Forget about the pope Sandy. Somebody needs to have a serious talk with you

What does that even mean? You have yet to make any sense to me. I am done with you, live your gay-free life. I only hope someday a nice gay married couple moves in next door to you to leave you without words. Which wouldn't be much different then how you are now. But honestly, try running your post by another human before you submit, maybe they will tell you how you make no sense.

Next stop Crazy Town!!! Sandy although I have read your posts and agree whole-heartedly with you, I would urge you to refrain from engaging anonymous comments for more than one or two comments. Many of these people lie and misrepresent themselves in order to just keep the pot boiling. You have made many excellent points arguing for tolerance and compassion, and those are the qualities I feel are important in any religion, or for society as a whole

That is good advice David and I agree. I just hate when people are so closed minded. Thanks for the support and I will take your advice and say good bye to the one who has been driving me crazy....

Being closed minded is your way of saying you can handle the truth Sandy. Because HomoSexuality and Gay Marriage is wrong and has been cursed with the Aids scrouge. Take some true advise and find out for yourself that the lawful recognition of sodomy and gay marriage in this country will lead to it's destruction. Legal Baby killing is already leading to our destruction. I bet you agree with abortion to Sandy. How about Sandy, you probably believe in killing the innocent. You sound like a coward.

Hey, Jim.....many of us are watching this from the sidelines...just waiting and watching reveal yourself to be quite a hateful person. You hide behind the shroud of Godliness...but you are anything but. Jim, you are filled with loathing and it seems to be just spewing out of you. I wonder if your God supports all of this hate and venom towards others?? Here is what I suggest you do - continue to live in your poisonous world and allow the rest of us to be loving and compassionate...........You can keep posting and posting and the only result will be further evidence of your empty soul. You cannot claim to be devoted to God and then hate the very people he placed on earth. People like you are what is really wrong here. You lack a loving spirit and you want to punish anyone who does fit neatly into your packages. But, the good news is that your type of thinking is losing the battle and we are on our way to a more tolerant and loving world......it is shame that you cannot see your own mean spirited aura....it is ugly

You Don't HaveTo Wonder, hate is one thing, defeding what is right, is another thing altogether.That's what defenders of Homosexuality and abortions do. They take the focus of themselves and try to blame somebody else for there scumy behavior. Sandy said I crawled out from under a rock. I rather crawl out from under the filfiest rock, and from under the dirty piece of Sh-t, then violate Gods Judgement on two Homosexuals getting Married. I'll tolerate anybody,and I am a very kind person, I just don't like filth,and the Judgment they bring on normal people. Just wondering, why don't you wander to Genesis chapter 19 and read what God has to say about Gay marriage. Than you can change your name to,found out the truth!

those who believe that people are "born" gay do you believe people are "born" bisexual too?? Ive heard this argument, i believe its complete BS

Mitt Romney walks into a bar and the bartender says, "I didn't think Mormons drank alcohol". Mitt says, "Oh, I'm not a Mormorn, I never said I was".

Bartender replies, "Oh, then what are you Mitt?" Mitt says, "My name isn't Mitt, I never said it was".

"Well then fella, who are you and what are you?" bartender asks.

"My name is itt and I'm a Moron".

Well that certainly makes sense.

Feodor Tiorlenko walks into a Bar. The Bartender say's to Feodor. "are you going to tell that Mitt Romney Joke again"? Feodor replies yeah why? The bartender replies, "please don't it sucked, and your driving away the customers".

"Not only will gay Marriage break the American tax base, it will also cause Aids,to run rabid. Children in grammer school will have learning problems and the dropout rate will increase a hundred fold..."

Did you really say this, Jim???? You're joking with all of us, right? You can't possibly be serious. Can you? This is some sort of social experiment you're conducting, right?
Because if you aren't, you've got problems.

My religious upbringing, among other things, taught me that God is all forgiving and merciful. Is that what you're counting on when you reach the pearly gates, Jim. Cause I gotta believe that God is not going to be happy with your hateful, judgmental, narrow-minded, bigoted comments about a group of people that he created. We are all God's children, Jim. It appears that you have forgotten this...

Anna C do you know how to read and understand the English language. If you do, and have been brought up in a Christian Home, than you and your family got it all wrong. You must have went to the church of Whats happening now. If you were so wells versed then read Genesis chapter 19. Not only is God a loving and Merciful God, he is also a God that Judges all those who refuse to turn away from there sin. Anna you better go back and read the truth.

MJP - I nearly spit my coffee out when I read your reply. That was too funny. And to AnnaC, thank you for your reply, Jim was making my head hurt trying to get him to understand what a moron he must be. When he said God himself wrote the bible that was when I knew I had to give up. I never thought to say if God did write the bible himself, wouldn't we have just called that God's journal.......

Wait a minute Jim,...... How can the bible have anything from Genesis in Chapter 19, didn't you just say yesterday that God wrote the bible. You are making my head hurt. And do us all a favor please proof read your comments before you submit them.

Yes Sandy, not only did I say God wrote the Bible, I also gave you a specific Bible Book and the the chapter of that Book (Genesis) that shows how God deals with towns, that endorse Homosexuality, and Gay Marraige. Hows that Sandy, is that slow enough for ya. Maybe you should read it(the Bible) before you call me a idiot,or something that just crawled out from under a rock. Is that what you call your open and loving world. Where everbody goes to Heaven and the struggle to be free is interpreted by a fool like you. Why proof read what I said Sandy, you you got it right the first time. "I said that God wrote the Bible" Was that slow enough for ya Sandy?

And then God shall deal with you. When I said you should proof read your comments its because you make several mistakes when writing. I am no longer going to encourage you with these stupid comments. You are an idiot and I am guessing you have been for sometime now. A wise man once said "it is better to remain silent and have others think you are an idiot, rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt, in your case it's too late. By the way, if God wrote the bible then why can't you answer MJP. I would love to hear your response to that one. Have a great day......

Your right MJP, or are you John Key. Remember you were John Key, the lying cop. You were exposed as a lair, so you changed your name to John Key. Or was it MJB, what ever name you are today, why not call yourself lying cop. That's a handle that fits your life perfectly. Your right lying cop,MJB or IRA cop, the Bible is Gods journal. Maybe you should read it and find out what God has to say about imposters and perjury. John Key folded his tent the first time and becomes M.J.B. Then M.J.B. folds his tent, a second time, and becomes IRA cop,he gets caught lying a third time, folds his tent again, and changes his name back to M.J.B. lying cop. Thats all you have is name calling once again M.J.B. John Key, IRA. cop. You have been exposed before as a lying cop,thats why you keep changing your name. Sandy just folded her tent you'll be next lying Cop. GotitshieldszeelyingD.B.

Why is it that those who often profess to be the most Godly also happen to be the most incomprehensible and fanatical? I'm not lumping EVERYONE in on this, but do notice that the religious "nuts" are called so for good reason.

Marc, you are correct, the nuts make legitmate debate impossible. One can make arguments for gay marriage, but there are religious and moral arguments against it. There is a 5000 year history of same sex marriage. Civil rights should be given to ALL people, but in my opinion, marriage is an institution that has been reserved for male/female relationships. Other than a religious service, I'm with Ron Paul on this one, legal contracts between the parties is the way to in the civil arena.

"Jim
4:50 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2012
It affects me and everbody else in this country, as to who we are, and what we have become. One Nation under God with liberty and Justice for all..."

FOR ALL, Jim...that would include gay people.

"Jim
1:43 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012
Yes Sandy, not only did I say God wrote the Bible..."

ummm...except he didn't, Jim.

The fact is, the Bible was written by forty different writers over a period of fifteen hundred years, most of whom never met or talked to each other. Some of them claimed that God gave them the words to write, but God never wrote any part of the Bible.

AnnaC and MJP, this guy is obviously on something. He speaks nonsense. And then when you call him on it, he speaks even more nonsense. It appears that all of us know the bible was written by forty different writers and a long period of time, but he believes, god wrote it and I guess left it in a place where John, Paul or Adam and Eve could easily find it. Funny though, if he were right, you think that would be in there....lol thanks for helping me make sense of Jim though, I just think we are too late.....

No homo, but I just took a couple of bong hits and read through these comments. Hahahahahaha

This is quite the hilarious chain.

Johan, and I am not even trying to be funny, but this one guy Jim makes it too easy..... Glad to see you are enjoying it though, I am too....

Hatboro Mike, I agree, he should have made this public years ago, but I still have to back him for having the courage to do so now. Even if it is due to it being an election year. My amazement is still with all those who are still against it and I can't for the life fo me understand why. I am not gay, but if I were I would want to be able to Marry just as a man and women can. I don't see the harm, nor do I see why the government should have ever been involved in this issue in the first place. As I said, I do agree with you, if he has always felt this way, then why did he wait, but at the end of the day at least it was finally said.

Not only did God write the Bible AnnC, God wrote the Ten Commandents. If you would read the Bible instead of slopering all over yourself you might be able to find out for yourself that God wrote the ten commandents,Exodus, chapter 20, God even wrote them down for Moses(Exodus chapter 31 verse 18) after he laid down his Holy Law on Mount Sinai. Instead of opening your mouth and putting your foot in it Ana C, you better learn what your talking about. Not only did God write the Bible burned them on a stone tablets.

Jim, the reason homosexuals exist is that people like you touch themselves at night.

Is Jim the Jim from Taxi?? His speech and syntax reminds me of him. Jim, is slopering a scrabble word?? Everytime you open your mouth, you set back real arguments against gay marriage. While everyone has a right to free speech (actually in the constitution it is political free speech) you would be better served to keep you speech to yourself. Next time you post, have a dictionary next to you. (you could also use google to spell check). Just sayin.

Sandy, it's not to late, as long as your on this side of the grave you still have a chance to practice the truth. Johan I don't have to touch myself, that's taking care of by a normal woman,not some disgusting Homosexual.

Joe I might have mispelled a few words, but you caught what I had to say. I serve more then myself, with the truth. Sandy I thought you were a beat dog. Joe jumped on your Homo band wagon and it bought you back to life. Did you uderstand that Joe, or is it beyond you D.B.

Jim, I demand proof this "normal woman" was never a man in the first place. Can you give proof there were no sex change operations in the past?

First of all, it would take a lot more than the likes of you to beat me down. I actually feel bad for you at times, trying to match wits and intelligence with me. I am with Joe, I need proof that this so called normal women in your life not only does exist but is not a man.... I think perhaps that is why you are so defensive towards an issue that shouldn't even concern you, let alone upset you. Now I know you can't read that fast, so I typed this as slow as I could, just for you.....

Sandy your Gay or one of your kids is gay.Thats why you said I crawled out from under a rock. Your hate towards me and what is right, goes right from your brain to your mouth Probably because you feel, you failed, as a Mother, when you raised a Homosexual.

Sandy, thats because you accept everthing, and stand for nothing, you have no backbone, and would rather agree with the status quo, then stand up for what is right.

The topic is gay marriage and whether you support Obama’s endorsement. While Patch provides an environment for healthy discussion, if the discussion can’t rise above the insults and name calling, the discussion will be closed.

Sandy your the person that resorted to name calling. You called me a idiot a moron, and said "I just crawled out from under a rock". You so twisted you don't even know what you said. I called you a fool,because you can't defend yourself properly so you start to name call.. That's all you got. All talk and no substance.

Despite all the impassioned rhetoric here, I am curious about something. Will you vote for a presidential candidate based on this issue or is the economy a bigger reason in your opinion to vote for one presidential candidate or another?

you go to the well with a pail and discover that there is no water. So you go back with a ladle and still, no water - so you bring a cup and still........... there is no water. stop going to the well. Jim is that empty well and nothing can be gained. Stop going to the well.

The well is to deep and you brought nothing to draw the water with just wondering.

Bob Byrne - I was going to vote for Obama regardless, but I'm pretty excited that he's been so active about the subject since this comment brought so much attention - I love that he's embracing it rather than stepping back from it. I really thought that it was just going to be a passing comment, but actively seeking the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act is fantastic - even Republicans (at least the ones that aren't total hypocrites) should be thrilled that it gives the power to decide back to the States (right, guys?).

The States will be in favor of same sex marriage, but the Federal court will overide the states, It will end up Supreme Court who will throw Same Sex Marriage to the pig stii where it belongs. If the states had any guts they would enforce the sodomy law, which is still on the books, and throw some of these F.B. in jail

Except the complete opposite of that is what is going to happen - most of the states will reject it (as we've seen so far) only to have it enforced by the Supreme Court, just like it happened with civil rights for blacks in the 60s to force breaking down 'separate but equal' policies. Also, there have been no sodomy laws in the US since 2003.Anyway, the Supreme Court exists to apply, by law, rights to all Americans equally. You have the right to marry the adult you want to marry, and so should every other American.

That's how freedom works - if you want to live in a Theocracy, you are in the wrong country.

Freedom of choice does give a United States citizen the right to degrade somebody of the same sex. When a person of authority (scout master,priest) sexually abuses a child, it's a felony. Most of the abusers are gay, and a lot of the abused children, grow up to have gay relationship,that only confuses there loved ones, and themselves. Freedom, is not a right to explore every form of disgusting behavior. Freedom is the courage to do the right thing, no matter whats the cost. Morgan King your definition of Freedom is very,very, weak.Nobody can teach you how to be free in law school Morgan King. Your still a little wet behind the ears! The laws in the United States are directly connected to Gods laws. Morgan you better go back to the law books. I hope you don't practice civil law. If you do, your clients better run, fast!

Dear Patch Editors,

Shut this blog down. Please.

The Laws of the United States were firmly established way before we became a country. Seperation of Church and State was established back during the rein of Henery the eighth. Laws that have been set forth in Biblical times are the backbone of American Justice System. Morgan King your trying to tie the laws of this county together with this Theocracy pant load.

If you think about it , it s kind of sick.

God laws are our Laws, you don't have a choice. If you think Murder,assault, rape are legal,than your saying anything like most gay men do, to justify sodomy. You were in the right book, Levitcus, Morgan; if those laws were in affect today everbody would be a lawbreaker and gay people would be stoned to death by thier neighbors. God burned his laws on a tablet called the ten commandmets.maybe you have heard of them Morgan, they are mans laws, and is called Religon, and if you don't follow the laws, you, and I, and everbody else on this earth, will be judged if we break those laws.

"God's laws" are really man's laws, created by men for men. God has nothing to do with it. Believe what you want to believe but don't try to force everyone else to believe your fairy tales. The Old Testament condones slavery so does that make it right? Of course not. God did this, God did that? oh really, where is the proof? Of that's right, He only appears to one man either on the top of a mountain or out in a desert or to a select few believers? How convenient. That is so only a select few have control over the word and with it, the power to control society and make money. Discuss morality all you want as it is totally separate from religion. Just keep religion out of the public square because all it ever does is polute the discussion.

Did Jim really comment that most pedophiles are gay? Did Jim also state the most victims of child abuse "grow up to be gay"? Wow, talk about being out of touch, uninformed and just plain wrong.

The back and forth agruments are usless. Those who stand for thier fundamentalist religious belief can not see another point of view. They rely on ancient teachings to cast opinions onto others and how they live. The fact of the matter is that gay people have been around since the dawn of time. they continue to live in our society and remain productive citizens. They are your neighbors, fmaily, friends and fellow citizens. Those who do not share a zealots religous opinion should not be made to share it. freedom is just that and the freedom for gay people to love and marry should not be into a religious argument all the time. I'm a proud lesbian woman and am not in love with anyone right now, biut drream of my wedding day just like many other girls do. My wedding will include two brides..they only diffrence...

Your Kidding me right?

Great article on this and related issues:
http://www.salon.com/2012/05/15/why_do_conservatives_hate_freedom/

No Jim,
Another point of view. There are some people as hard for you to understand, don't live in fear of being stuck down. let me deal with my own god and you can have yours. men who murder or committ crimes are criminals...those men who love other men are gay. Simple even for you to understand....

Sjeffries, I respect other people point of view, and I tolerate anybody life style and treat people with dignity People should not have to, ever live in fear, but the truth is really scary

What is there to fear from people who are gay???