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  We asked viewers if you think same-sex couples should have the right to marry in Illinois. Here are some of your responses.


Yes, I believe that they need to be given the same legal rights as straight couples. My aunt was with the same partner for 40 years and when she was dying, it was appalling that that committed partner did not have any rights and was NOT considered family. --JoAnn Thompson

Absolutely. I'm a straight, middle aged man. I believe it's a civil rights issue. Same-sex couples are not 2nd class citizens and should be allowed all of the rights of marriage if they wish it. --Dennis Murphy

Yes, everyone in this country deserves to be treated with respect and given the same rights as our brothers and sisters. --Kenneth Collins

Absolutely NOT. Based on the view displayed on your "news" show, if marriage should be open to people who love each other, what about the adult / child relationships? What about polygamy? Where will it end? --Ralph French

Of course they should be able to marry! Who are we to decide who someone else should be allowed to marry. We don't tell Repubicans that they can't marry a Democrate, why say a man can't marry a man. What's next? Telling people how many kids they can have, what car they can drive, or what food we can eat? P.S - I am heterosexual and happily married, it isn't just the homosexuals that want this. --Corinne McLachlan

NO!!!!!! mariage is an arrangement between a men an a women. If same sex people want to live and share civil benefits let them, but do not allow afficial mariage define their arrangement. --Pablo Gamboa

no, no, a thousand times no! The good lordnever meant for same sex'es to be sexual with one another, let alone marry each other! The judges that approved such an immoral law against what the people of this nation wants should be thrown in jail, and impeached! --Michael Guardino

NO NO NO. It is against all morality,and it's acceptance is way out of hand. Pretty soon we will OK walking around nude or how about open sex anywhere you want. People are leting go of morality altogether. We have no shame anymore. Anything goes... How sad.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --Lorraine Beyer

definitely not --Michelle

NO! NO! NO!!!! The Bibles says that a Marriage is a woman and a man. God created Adam & Eve, NOT Adam & Steve nor Eve & Evelyn!!!! Read Romans chapter 1 !!!! --DoraLee

NO! THIS IS AN ABOMINATION! WHY ARE THE POLITICIANS LETTING THIS HAPPEN? They wont have my vote for sure!! --Patricia

My family & I all feel that love is a celebration & a blessing & no matter which 2 people a male & a female, a male & a male, or a female & a female are in love we would rather see them married & happy then not. --Colleen Hughes

Definitely --Anna

Yes they should. Though civil unions provide some of the many rights marriage does, there are many other far reaching rights they do not. Fo example, filing taxes jointly or speaking on behalf of one's spouse who can't speak for themselves. I've been in a same-sex relationship for 20 years now. Why shouldn't I have the same rights to marry simply because the person I fell in love with and am still in love with is male like me? Or, an alternative would be to allow heterosexual couples only the rights civil unions provide. What's good for the goose... --Michael

Yes! As a straight woman planning my wedding, it gives me great pleasure to know that EVERYONE is now entitled to the same joy. --Kristin

No-marriage is the union between a man & a woman. The state should not sanction same sex unions. --Nicholas Grand Family

No. Marriage is, and should always remain, a union between a man and a woman only. --Rhonda

If you asked a gay person if they were heterosexual, they not like it. It is the same with the word "marriage". It is DEFINED as between a man and a woman. I say give gays all the rights of marriage -- just call it something else. --Robert Hurley

Yes - It's a legal contract between two people. It's the only form of contract that two adults of the same sex cannot enter into. Our government should not be in the business of issuing religious sacraments in the first place. Churches should not dictate our governmental laws. We are supposed to have a separation of church and state. --R. Maltese

No, I believe that this is a very small demographic and lifestyles that are radical will have there hardships. Not being able to marry should be one of those hardships for same-sex couples. Less demand less representation. --Justin Osby

Absolutely NOT. Same-sex "marriage" makes a joke of a God given institution. --Terri Dirnberger

Absolutely... I can't believe it's even an issue! --Naomi Adams

No. The perks they seek can be achieved by "unbundling" and respecting our "Freedom of Association" right; so what if some things they want require more paperwork than in normal marriage. --Jean SmilingCoyote

yes, it's a human and civil right – Brian Peterson

Yes!!!!!!!! - Celia

Yes - I just don't get why people are so concerned with how others live their lives. Let them be happy - it doesn't directly affect you. – Jen

No – Ralph

NO - marriage is between a man and woman - period! – Dee

Of course. According to the constition, which has no religious grounding, gay marriage should be legal. – Tracy

Yes. If marriage is for children, then opposite sex couples shouldn't be allowed to marry unless they are pregnant and intend to raise the child together. – Laura Hale

Yes because everyone should have equal rights. - Teodora Petkova

Yes I feel they should. How is same-sex marriages really affecting the reat of us. – Kim Astle

I have to wonder why people are so concerned about this issue? The one man you interviewed said its "imoral" imoral by who? Who is he or his church to say what is moral or not? – rob

Yes. Last I checked there was a seperation between church and state. Citizens deserve the same rights as their heterosexual counterparts. – Jessica Najar

No - My children live with me and are employed but cannot cover me on their health insurance while people who are not blood related can. That should be enough inequity. – Mary Joan Wickham

NO, its disgusting. If they want to live together let them keep it to themselves. To let them get married would only cost taxpayers in the end. – Turtle Schultz

Yes, we are as human as straight couples! – Jamie Robert Wilson

yes they should. there should be no connection between christian marriage and the legislation. lets separate church and state. – Maxwell

no, God created us man and woman and gave a woman NOT a man to Adam as his help meet. We are not physically created to be with members of the same sex. – Debra

Absolutely NOT. This country is losing all moral values and will soon fail just like the Romans did back when. – Nancy Hengels

ABSOLUTELY NOT. The Bible specifically states marriage as 1 man and 1 woman. – Dawn

no it is immorial. God didn't make Adam and Steve He made Adam and Eve. The DIctionary says marriage is a union between a MAN AND A WOMAN. – esther

YES!! Homosexuality is not immoral, hate is. – Jean Alletag

No, I believe gays should be able to form some sort of civil union or partnership, but marriage should be reserved for just one man and one woman. – Jose Sanches

Absolutely NOT - Marriage is a sacrament to bless the union of a man and a woman. – Pat Dietrich

No. The institution of marriage should remain as between on man and one woman. – Greg Norris

NO! Absolutely not. Read the Word or God. – Christa Williams

NO!!! Is there no longer any faith in the Bible and all it has taught us??? – Ann Tarjan

NO. To of the same sex can not create life. So that let you know that its meant to be Adam and Eve, not Eve and Eve or Steve and Steve. What are we teaching out children? Immoral sex. – Lashawn W.

I don't see a problem in it, as long as one is happy then why should it matter. – Kristin Moon

Yes. There is too little love in the world as it is. If couples of the same sex love one another enough to make that commitment - they should have the same legal rights as hetrosexual couples. – Jackie

I view marriage as a secular union, not religious. the state has an interest. one needs licenses, exams, regitsrtaions, all financial, insurance and other benefits are based on the status and the law is involved right up to the point where the marriage ends. so, yes i believe that any couple who chooses to live as a "legally recognized and entitled pair" should be permitted to marry. – Ruby St. James

No. The Bible is clear that God only recognizes marriage between one man and one woman. – Sheryl Yoder

No. Has the world gone crazy? – Verda Bufkin

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