varusword75 wrote:
Locked,
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Well, we could link statistics from European countries that allow SSM,
Then do it.
Why? You don't read it. Just looked up some info online though, and it seems I'm right. Also interestingly, states that BAN gay marriage directly make homosexuals feel worse off and more discriminated against, and shows an increase of HIV among gay men. If you'd like a quote:
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The data of current psychological and other social science studies on same-sex marriage in comparison to opposite-sex marriage indicate that same-sex and opposite-sex relationships do not differ in their essential psychosocial dimensions; that a parent's sexual orientation is unrelated to their ability to provide a healthy and nurturing family environment; and that marriage bestows substantial psychological, social, and health benefits. Same-sex couples and their children are likely to benefit in numerous ways from legal recognition of their families, and providing such recognition through marriage will bestow greater benefit than civil unions or domestic partnerships.
Pawelski JG, Perrin EC, Foy JM, et al. (July 2006). "The effects of marriage, civil union, and domestic partnership laws on the health and well-being of children". Pediatrics 118
So, banning gay marriage means worse health for homosexuals, and granting it will help them. Ball in your court, my closeted friend.
Edit: Here's an article about an author who studied the effect of gay marriage legalization in the Netherlands, where it's been legal for about a decade: http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/how-the-dutch-work-same-sex-marriage/
Her conclusion? It caused no damage to "traditional" marriage, made homosexuals personally happier, and was better for their self-esteem than civil unions.
Edited, May 5th 2011 1:54pm by LockeColeMA