nimmi... AHAH south indian - punjabi? interesting combo! i've never met anyone like that before!
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i pmed noorin, she said she doesnt have any.... but she's so sweet she offered to help make new ones if we need to... 😃 hopefully ishan finds the rest veryyy soon!!! 😔
Originally posted by: dizzyonlemonade
What do you think of the recent ruling and advancements of the LGBT community and how do you think this impacts you and perhaps your own peers and neighbors?I think this is a very important step that was needed to be taken towards achieving equality. It was high time that the LGBT community was given it's fundamental rights and be considered equal to any other human being in the eyes of law. Besides, the government has no business prying into an indivisual's personal life. Homosexuality is just a sexual orientation. It's a way of life one willingly wishes to lead. Whom you want to spend your life with is your decision. Not nature's. Not Law's. Not Society's. And not God's. We need to stop dragging these elements into the matter concerned.I have not yet come across a gay couple, but I'm sure as and when I do, they will be looked upon as any other normal couple by me. As far as my neighbours are concerned, I think this decision will not go down well. Indian Society is still a very conservative society, and it will take time for this decision to be accepted completely.
Despite legal protections, do you think the attitudes and the systematic discrimination will ever go away? And have you seen attitudes of people you know change or remain consistent on the issue and how?This is a very important question. Despite legal backup, the overall attitude of the society will take alot of time to change. Taking India in account, people here will still look upon gay couples with disdain, they're still considered as being involved in a 'dirty' or 'immoral' relationship. Preconcieved notions have been running along the development of the society over the ages, and they refuse to break down despite so much awareness.
Nevertheless, decriminalization of homosexuality has given a major boost to the LGBT community. So viewing the situation from an optimistic standpoint, I'd like to believe the situation will change, although alot of time will be taken.
And are marriage rights necessary? Some believe it is against their beliefs and way of life. So should it just be a system of civil unions that do allow for some financial benefits due to legal recognition or should it be marriage due to inherent advantages that brings in terms of taxes and the status symbol it is in society?Defenitely. Marriage rights are necessary. It is a civil institution and therefore civil rights need to granted to any two people willing to enter it, regardless of their sexes. Some view it as a 'going against nature', and other religious groups feel it is an insult to their respective religion, but marriage is an insitution that requires only the consent of the couple. Religion, society, notions, family etc are all secondary.
*Feel free to make this more personal to you if you want. And these questions are more to guide you can choose to do this how you want to.😃
LOL, I have a feeling the Canadians can answer, "Well, it doesn't apply to us, but still do try to answer."
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