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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I think it all depends on the individualist's point of view. We have no right to go against it. Different people have different point of views.We perceive that Gay marriage is weird and disgusting but they might feel the same way as we do and find that Man and Women marriages are weird. So I think it all depends o...
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gays are human beings just like we are. They should have the right to marriage just like we are.", "There is an argument of people saying is gay marriage acceptable or unacceptable. I would say most of the population of Britain would say it is wrong however I think anybody should be allowed to express there feel...
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Do gay marriages hurt anyone? No. Do gay marriages kill many people? No. Are gay marriages going to end the world? No. Are gay marriages in anyway affecting anyone but the two getting married? No. Then why the hell do straight ppl get so offensive? If you want marrage to just be between you fine let them do someth...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "There is an argument of people saying is gay marriage acceptable or unacceptable. I would say most of the population of Britain would say it is wrong however I think anybody should be allowed to express there feelings to the one they love so I think it is acceptable. Because how come we can get married to the othe...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Why does it matter? If two people regardless of gender love each other to the point of which the two marry, shouldn't that follow what the bible really teaches us. <br/> All you bible nutjobes by the way are making me sick. The bible teaches love and forgiveness, and lets not forget dont judge others before you ju...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Three of your links are from right wing/conservative groups. Especially against gay marriage. They are extremely biased. I did not even have to go to the sites to know that. <br/> Those three are #2,#3, and #5 on your list. <br/> #2 is a polling company, if I recall and 'try' to write intelligently, but don't have...
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Three of your links are from right wing/conservative groups. Especially against gay marriage. They are extremely biased. I did not even have to go to the sites to know that. <br/> Those three are #2,#3, and #5 on your list. <br/> #2 is a polling company, if I recall and 'try' to write intelligently, but don't have...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I don't care if calling it \"marriage\" offends people, or violates what they call the sanctity of marriage, gays should have the same RIGHTS that a married couple gets. Civil Union, Marriage, the coming together of two souls, or whatever you prefer to call it- gays NEED to be recognized on that level. Not allowin...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "If you do not like gay marriage and thing it is wrong then do not watch a gay couple make out. <br/> Who are you to tell people that their veiws are incorrect and that they must change there feelings and that apparently they are wrong. Meanwhile, everyone is entitled to their opinions, but keep them to yourself. D...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "The Bible is not the origin of marriage. Marriage is found in almost every society, including those that were never touched by Christianity (or Judaism) and societies that preceded Christianity (and Judaism). The Bible can only be argued to be the origin of Christian marriage, and even that is difficult to prove."...
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "If straights are allowed to get married and do whatever they want, why cant gays?", "Do gay marriages hurt anyone? No. Do gay marriages kill many people? No. Are gay marriages going to end the world? No. Are gay marriages in anyway affecting anyone but the two getting married? No. Then why the hell do straight p...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I believe that everyone has a right to be happy. I have two best friends who are gay, one is female and the other is male. I have no problem being around them as well as when they are with their partners. I believe that gay people have every right to get married just as I had the right to get married to my husband...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "The \"who gives a crap\" button was your browser's back button. No one said you had to read this or vote on this or post a comment. It always baffles me to see people take the time to post a comment to say they don't care and everyone should stop talking about it. And another thing... people who post comments like...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "First of all, gays have the fundamental right of equal happiness. Second of all, they are still part of society. Third of all, the government would have a better image if we allow the third gender to have the equal right of marriage. Also, it only proves that racism, sexism and hatred is non existent.", "Gay Mar...
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Just beacuse there gay does not mean that they dont have a right to be happy! how would u feel if you were denied! we live in the 21st centry! everyone else is allowed to get married so why should not they!", "Do gay marriages hurt anyone? No. Do gay marriages kill many people? No. Are gay marriages going to end...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gay Marriage. I'm an agnostic so in no way does my religion conflict with this matter. I'm an avid gay rights supporter. Marriage, is said to be the marriage of 2 people who love and care about each other. Some Straight couples just get married for the benefit of getting kids. So is that right in any case? What is...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Dosen't it say in the declaration of independence that we have the right to life liberty and the purist of happiness", "Three of your links are from right wing/conservative groups. Especially against gay marriage. They are extremely biased. I did not even have to go to the sites to know that. <br/> Those three a...
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gay marriage bans, along with other laws, are only in place because of the religious right that seems to be infecting this country. The UNITED States of America can only remain united if laws are created with all men and women in mind. To have a law that favors one religion, or lack thereof, over another is the ba...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "This idea is essentially playing with semantics. Most people who are against gay marriages are really against gays, so calling it a \"civil union\" might shut their mouth, but will still not satisfy them. Furthermore, the effects on society are bound to be minimal on an overpopulated Earth where global warming wil...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "The \"who gives a crap\" button was your browser's back button. No one said you had to read this or vote on this or post a comment. It always baffles me to see people take the time to post a comment to say they don't care and everyone should stop talking about it. And another thing... people who post comments like...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "If you do not like gay marriage and thing it is wrong then do not watch a gay couple make out. <br/> Who are you to tell people that their veiws are incorrect and that they must change there feelings and that apparently they are wrong. Meanwhile, everyone is entitled to their opinions, but keep them to yourself. D...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I don't care if calling it \"marriage\" offends people, or violates what they call the sanctity of marriage, gays should have the same RIGHTS that a married couple gets. Civil Union, Marriage, the coming together of two souls, or whatever you prefer to call it- gays NEED to be recognized on that level. Not allowin...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "The Bible is not the origin of marriage. Marriage is found in almost every society, including those that were never touched by Christianity (or Judaism) and societies that preceded Christianity (and Judaism). The Bible can only be argued to be the origin of Christian marriage, and even that is difficult to prove."...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "This idea is essentially playing with semantics. Most people who are against gay marriages are really against gays, so calling it a \"civil union\" might shut their mouth, but will still not satisfy them. Furthermore, the effects on society are bound to be minimal on an overpopulated Earth where global warming wil...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "There is an argument of people saying is gay marriage acceptable or unacceptable. I would say most of the population of Britain would say it is wrong however I think anybody should be allowed to express there feelings to the one they love so I think it is acceptable. Because how come we can get married to the othe...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "This idea is essentially playing with semantics. Most people who are against gay marriages are really against gays, so calling it a \"civil union\" might shut their mouth, but will still not satisfy them. Furthermore, the effects on society are bound to be minimal on an overpopulated Earth where global warming wil...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "The Bible is not the origin of marriage. Marriage is found in almost every society, including those that were never touched by Christianity (or Judaism) and societies that preceded Christianity (and Judaism). The Bible can only be argued to be the origin of Christian marriage, and even that is difficult to prove."...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "There is an argument of people saying is gay marriage acceptable or unacceptable. I would say most of the population of Britain would say it is wrong however I think anybody should be allowed to express there feelings to the one they love so I think it is acceptable. Because how come we can get married to the othe...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "What is wrong with it, if they want to marry let them. If were your child or adopted mother/father you'd accept it!!!", "How can anyone say that Gay Marriage is Wrong. It is a personal choice that is made from personal beliefs so who are we to say that gay couples do not have the right to enjoy all of the benefi...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "How can anyone say that Gay Marriage is Wrong. It is a personal choice that is made from personal beliefs so who are we to say that gay couples do not have the right to enjoy all of the benefits that straight couples do?", "let me start by saying i feel marriage as an institution is ridiculous and needn't exist,...
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Religion, lifestyle etc is a personal choice. If your religion or culture disallows gay marriage, that's fine. It means you don't want to marry a person of the same gender. But then why should it extend to other religions or cultures? Gay people marrying in no way affects your marriage to the opposite gender eithe...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "It might be against the teachings of the bible etc... but only because a gay relationship bears no offspring which is why it was banned. <br/> Also it was seen to weaken the position of men. <br/> Time have changed... its time to accept.", "honestly who cares - if people want to be together so be it. <br/> it is...
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Dosen't it say in the declaration of independence that we have the right to life liberty and the purist of happiness", "This idea is essentially playing with semantics. Most people who are against gay marriages are really against gays, so calling it a \"civil union\" might shut their mouth, but will still not sa...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "What is wrong with it, if they want to marry let them. If were your child or adopted mother/father you'd accept it!!!", "Religion, lifestyle etc is a personal choice. If your religion or culture disallows gay marriage, that's fine. It means you don't want to marry a person of the same gender. But then why should...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Why does it matter? If two people regardless of gender love each other to the point of which the two marry, shouldn't that follow what the bible really teaches us. <br/> All you bible nutjobes by the way are making me sick. The bible teaches love and forgiveness, and lets not forget dont judge others before you ju...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "EVERYONE, regardless of sexual orientation, has the right to be miserable. I say let gay people know the joys of divorce, splitting of assets, custody, alimony, child support, the whole nine yards! In fact, make civil unions illegal; it makes it too easy to \"walk away\" from a relationship and encourages roomates...
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Do gay marriages hurt anyone? No. Do gay marriages kill many people? No. Are gay marriages going to end the world? No. Are gay marriages in anyway affecting anyone but the two getting married? No. Then why the hell do straight ppl get so offensive? If you want marrage to just be between you fine let them do someth...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:73625_63084", "native_pair": "73625_63084", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gay marriage is a lifestyle choice. It may be considered \"unnatural\", but that is between that person and his/her love interest. Love is all some people have... You can't take that one given right away because it makes you uncomfortable. They want acceptance and understanding. Let them be happy or just ignore it...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gays are human beings just like we are. They should have the right to marriage just like we are.", "Gay Marriage. I'm an agnostic so in no way does my religion conflict with this matter. I'm an avid gay rights supporter. Marriage, is said to be the marriage of 2 people who love and care about each other. Some St...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I think it all depends on the individualist's point of view. We have no right to go against it. Different people have different point of views.We perceive that Gay marriage is weird and disgusting but they might feel the same way as we do and find that Man and Women marriages are weird. So I think it all depends o...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "AS LONG AS IT IS NOT DISEASE WE SHOULD ALL BE FINE WITH ITT ITS NOT OUR BUSINESS!!!", "There is an argument of people saying is gay marriage acceptable or unacceptable. I would say most of the population of Britain would say it is wrong however I think anybody should be allowed to express there feelings to the o...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "one reason is just because so many more people agree with this side now", "Religion, lifestyle etc is a personal choice. If your religion or culture disallows gay marriage, that's fine. It means you don't want to marry a person of the same gender. But then why should it extend to other religions or cultures? Gay...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "You cannot choose someone's lifestyle because you don't agree with it. You cannot call someone's lifestyle a \"choice\" when you are not that person and know that homosexuality was not a \"choice.\"", "There is an argument of people saying is gay marriage acceptable or unacceptable. I would say most of the popul...
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "The \"who gives a crap\" button was your browser's back button. No one said you had to read this or vote on this or post a comment. It always baffles me to see people take the time to post a comment to say they don't care and everyone should stop talking about it. And another thing... people who post comments like...
1
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gay marriage bans, along with other laws, are only in place because of the religious right that seems to be infecting this country. The UNITED States of America can only remain united if laws are created with all men and women in mind. To have a law that favors one religion, or lack thereof, over another is the ba...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I believe that everyone has a right to be happy. I have two best friends who are gay, one is female and the other is male. I have no problem being around them as well as when they are with their partners. I believe that gay people have every right to get married just as I had the right to get married to my husband...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:642_738391172", "native_pair": "642_738391172", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "If you do not like gay marriage and thing it is wrong then do not watch a gay couple make out. <br/> Who are you to tell people that their veiws are incorrect and that they must change there feelings and that apparently they are wrong. Meanwhile, everyone is entitled to their opinions, but keep them to yourself. D...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gay marriage is a lifestyle choice. It may be considered \"unnatural\", but that is between that person and his/her love interest. Love is all some people have... You can't take that one given right away because it makes you uncomfortable. They want acceptance and understanding. Let them be happy or just ignore it...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:76758_75425", "native_pair": "76758_75425", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gay marriage bans, along with other laws, are only in place because of the religious right that seems to be infecting this country. The UNITED States of America can only remain united if laws are created with all men and women in mind. To have a law that favors one religion, or lack thereof, over another is the ba...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:46238_76793", "native_pair": "46238_76793", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "This idea is essentially playing with semantics. Most people who are against gay marriages are really against gays, so calling it a \"civil union\" might shut their mouth, but will still not satisfy them. Furthermore, the effects on society are bound to be minimal on an overpopulated Earth where global warming wil...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "one reason is just because so many more people agree with this side now", "If straights are allowed to get married and do whatever they want, why cant gays?" ]
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I don't care if calling it \"marriage\" offends people, or violates what they call the sanctity of marriage, gays should have the same RIGHTS that a married couple gets. Civil Union, Marriage, the coming together of two souls, or whatever you prefer to call it- gays NEED to be recognized on that level. Not allowin...
0
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Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Religion, lifestyle etc is a personal choice. If your religion or culture disallows gay marriage, that's fine. It means you don't want to marry a person of the same gender. But then why should it extend to other religions or cultures? Gay people marrying in no way affects your marriage to the opposite gender eithe...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:63084_30529", "native_pair": "63084_30529", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I believe that everyone has a right to be happy. I have two best friends who are gay, one is female and the other is male. I have no problem being around them as well as when they are with their partners. I believe that gay people have every right to get married just as I had the right to get married to my husband...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:642_80099", "native_pair": "642_80099", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gay marriage bans, along with other laws, are only in place because of the religious right that seems to be infecting this country. The UNITED States of America can only remain united if laws are created with all men and women in mind. To have a law that favors one religion, or lack thereof, over another is the ba...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:46238_519", "native_pair": "46238_519", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gays are human beings just like we are. They should have the right to marriage just like we are.", "The \"who gives a crap\" button was your browser's back button. No one said you had to read this or vote on this or post a comment. It always baffles me to see people take the time to post a comment to say they do...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:79611_541", "native_pair": "79611_541", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "The Bible is not the origin of marriage. Marriage is found in almost every society, including those that were never touched by Christianity (or Judaism) and societies that preceded Christianity (and Judaism). The Bible can only be argued to be the origin of Christian marriage, and even that is difficult to prove."...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:580_30529", "native_pair": "580_30529", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "What is wrong with it, if they want to marry let them. If were your child or adopted mother/father you'd accept it!!!", "Gay Marriage. I'm an agnostic so in no way does my religion conflict with this matter. I'm an avid gay rights supporter. Marriage, is said to be the marriage of 2 people who love and care abou...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:73324_77300", "native_pair": "73324_77300", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "You cannot choose someone's lifestyle because you don't agree with it. You cannot call someone's lifestyle a \"choice\" when you are not that person and know that homosexuality was not a \"choice.\"", "one reason is just because so many more people agree with this side now" ]
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:79006_738391172", "native_pair": "79006_738391172", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I believe that everyone has a right to be happy. I have two best friends who are gay, one is female and the other is male. I have no problem being around them as well as when they are with their partners. I believe that gay people have every right to get married just as I had the right to get married to my husband...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:642_79006", "native_pair": "642_79006", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "one reason is just because so many more people agree with this side now", "I don't care if calling it \"marriage\" offends people, or violates what they call the sanctity of marriage, gays should have the same RIGHTS that a married couple gets. Civil Union, Marriage, the coming together of two souls, or whatever...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:738391172_594", "native_pair": "738391172_594", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "AS LONG AS IT IS NOT DISEASE WE SHOULD ALL BE FINE WITH ITT ITS NOT OUR BUSINESS!!!", "It might be against the teachings of the bible etc... but only because a gay relationship bears no offspring which is why it was banned. <br/> Also it was seen to weaken the position of men. <br/> Time have changed... its time...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:75425_1488232624", "native_pair": "75425_1488232624", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "This idea is essentially playing with semantics. Most people who are against gay marriages are really against gays, so calling it a \"civil union\" might shut their mouth, but will still not satisfy them. Furthermore, the effects on society are bound to be minimal on an overpopulated Earth where global warming wil...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:560_73473", "native_pair": "560_73473", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "A person should be free to do as he or she pleases. So in my opinion i really dont care much about gay marriage. I think it is in a way wrong but it doesn't really make that much of a big difference in society. So if you want to do it go ahead, it is your life, you make the decisions and choices. In some religions...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:68734_519", "native_pair": "68734_519", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "This idea is essentially playing with semantics. Most people who are against gay marriages are really against gays, so calling it a \"civil union\" might shut their mouth, but will still not satisfy them. Furthermore, the effects on society are bound to be minimal on an overpopulated Earth where global warming wil...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:560_76758", "native_pair": "560_76758", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I think it all depends on the individualist's point of view. We have no right to go against it. Different people have different point of views.We perceive that Gay marriage is weird and disgusting but they might feel the same way as we do and find that Man and Women marriages are weird. So I think it all depends o...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:81756_1488232624", "native_pair": "81756_1488232624", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I think it all depends on the individualist's point of view. We have no right to go against it. Different people have different point of views.We perceive that Gay marriage is weird and disgusting but they might feel the same way as we do and find that Man and Women marriages are weird. So I think it all depends o...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:81756_649", "native_pair": "81756_649", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Why does it matter? If two people regardless of gender love each other to the point of which the two marry, shouldn't that follow what the bible really teaches us. <br/> All you bible nutjobes by the way are making me sick. The bible teaches love and forgiveness, and lets not forget dont judge others before you ju...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:32993_75425", "native_pair": "32993_75425", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "This is not a commonly known fact - Can you point me to a reference? <br/> Or do you mean that gay _sex_ is helping spread AIDS? In which case gay marriage may help reduce the problem.", "Do gay marriages hurt anyone? No. Do gay marriages kill many people? No. Are gay marriages going to end the world? No. Are ga...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:519_73625", "native_pair": "519_73625", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Religion, lifestyle etc is a personal choice. If your religion or culture disallows gay marriage, that's fine. It means you don't want to marry a person of the same gender. But then why should it extend to other religions or cultures? Gay people marrying in no way affects your marriage to the opposite gender eithe...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:63084_560", "native_pair": "63084_560", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "let me start by saying i feel marriage as an institution is ridiculous and needn't exist, however thats another debate entirely. To me who wishes to get married is wholly irrelevant. Hell i think animals should be allowed to join in holy matrimony as well, it would certainley be an entertaining ceremony. Far more ...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:34494_1488232624", "native_pair": "34494_1488232624", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "It might be against the teachings of the bible etc... but only because a gay relationship bears no offspring which is why it was banned. <br/> Also it was seen to weaken the position of men. <br/> Time have changed... its time to accept.", "The \"who gives a crap\" button was your browser's back button. No one s...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:1488232624_541", "native_pair": "1488232624_541", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Just beacuse there gay does not mean that they dont have a right to be happy! how would u feel if you were denied! we live in the 21st centry! everyone else is allowed to get married so why should not they!", "Gay marriage is a lifestyle choice. It may be considered \"unnatural\", but that is between that person...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:67160_76758", "native_pair": "67160_76758", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "AS LONG AS IT IS NOT DISEASE WE SHOULD ALL BE FINE WITH ITT ITS NOT OUR BUSINESS!!!", "I think it all depends on the individualist's point of view. We have no right to go against it. Different people have different point of views.We perceive that Gay marriage is weird and disgusting but they might feel the same ...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:75425_81756", "native_pair": "75425_81756", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "honestly who cares - if people want to be together so be it. <br/> it isn't like marriage is some high holy thing - we sell it on tv, in drive throughs, etc. and that is fake love. <br/> If people really want to be together then who are you to tell them no. If you don't like what they do, don't be their friend. <b...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:516_76758", "native_pair": "516_76758", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "If straights are allowed to get married and do whatever they want, why cant gays?", "Gay Marriage. I'm an agnostic so in no way does my religion conflict with this matter. I'm an avid gay rights supporter. Marriage, is said to be the marriage of 2 people who love and care about each other. Some Straight couples ...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:80099_77300", "native_pair": "80099_77300", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I don't care if calling it \"marriage\" offends people, or violates what they call the sanctity of marriage, gays should have the same RIGHTS that a married couple gets. Civil Union, Marriage, the coming together of two souls, or whatever you prefer to call it- gays NEED to be recognized on that level. Not allowin...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:594_73625", "native_pair": "594_73625", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Dosen't it say in the declaration of independence that we have the right to life liberty and the purist of happiness", "This is not a commonly known fact - Can you point me to a reference? <br/> Or do you mean that gay _sex_ is helping spread AIDS? In which case gay marriage may help reduce the problem." ]
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:80510_519", "native_pair": "80510_519", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "I believe that everyone has a right to be happy. I have two best friends who are gay, one is female and the other is male. I have no problem being around them as well as when they are with their partners. I believe that gay people have every right to get married just as I had the right to get married to my husband...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:642_516", "native_pair": "642_516", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Dosen't it say in the declaration of independence that we have the right to life liberty and the purist of happiness", "A person should be free to do as he or she pleases. So in my opinion i really dont care much about gay marriage. I think it is in a way wrong but it doesn't really make that much of a big diffe...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:80510_68734", "native_pair": "80510_68734", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gay Marriage. I'm an agnostic so in no way does my religion conflict with this matter. I'm an avid gay rights supporter. Marriage, is said to be the marriage of 2 people who love and care about each other. Some Straight couples just get married for the benefit of getting kids. So is that right in any case? What is...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:77300_594", "native_pair": "77300_594", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "let me start by saying i feel marriage as an institution is ridiculous and needn't exist, however thats another debate entirely. To me who wishes to get married is wholly irrelevant. Hell i think animals should be allowed to join in holy matrimony as well, it would certainley be an entertaining ceremony. Far more ...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:34494_580", "native_pair": "34494_580", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Dosen't it say in the declaration of independence that we have the right to life liberty and the purist of happiness", "Gay marriage is a lifestyle choice. It may be considered \"unnatural\", but that is between that person and his/her love interest. Love is all some people have... You can't take that one given ...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:80510_76758", "native_pair": "80510_76758", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "This is not a commonly known fact - Can you point me to a reference? <br/> Or do you mean that gay _sex_ is helping spread AIDS? In which case gay marriage may help reduce the problem.", "I have lots of gay friends. I'm all for it! <br/> People should stop being so against it. People can't help it. I've watched ...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:519_649", "native_pair": "519_649", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "This idea is essentially playing with semantics. Most people who are against gay marriages are really against gays, so calling it a \"civil union\" might shut their mouth, but will still not satisfy them. Furthermore, the effects on society are bound to be minimal on an overpopulated Earth where global warming wil...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:560_79611", "native_pair": "560_79611", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gay Marriage. I'm an agnostic so in no way does my religion conflict with this matter. I'm an avid gay rights supporter. Marriage, is said to be the marriage of 2 people who love and care about each other. Some Straight couples just get married for the benefit of getting kids. So is that right in any case? What is...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:77300_79007", "native_pair": "77300_79007", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "This is not a commonly known fact - Can you point me to a reference? <br/> Or do you mean that gay _sex_ is helping spread AIDS? In which case gay marriage may help reduce the problem.", "What is wrong with it, if they want to marry let them. If were your child or adopted mother/father you'd accept it!!!" ]
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:519_73324", "native_pair": "519_73324", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "There is an argument of people saying is gay marriage acceptable or unacceptable. I would say most of the population of Britain would say it is wrong however I think anybody should be allowed to express there feelings to the one they love so I think it is acceptable. Because how come we can get married to the othe...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:76794_73625", "native_pair": "76794_73625", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "EVERYONE, regardless of sexual orientation, has the right to be miserable. I say let gay people know the joys of divorce, splitting of assets, custody, alimony, child support, the whole nine yards! In fact, make civil unions illegal; it makes it too easy to \"walk away\" from a relationship and encourages roomates...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:530_75425", "native_pair": "530_75425", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "If straights are allowed to get married and do whatever they want, why cant gays?", "First of all, gays have the fundamental right of equal happiness. Second of all, they are still part of society. Third of all, the government would have a better image if we allow the third gender to have the equal right of marr...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:80099_33506", "native_pair": "80099_33506", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "let me start by saying i feel marriage as an institution is ridiculous and needn't exist, however thats another debate entirely. To me who wishes to get married is wholly irrelevant. Hell i think animals should be allowed to join in holy matrimony as well, it would certainley be an entertaining ceremony. Far more ...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:34494_63084", "native_pair": "34494_63084", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "You cannot choose someone's lifestyle because you don't agree with it. You cannot call someone's lifestyle a \"choice\" when you are not that person and know that homosexuality was not a \"choice.\"", "The \"who gives a crap\" button was your browser's back button. No one said you had to read this or vote on thi...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:79007_541", "native_pair": "79007_541", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Gay marriage bans, along with other laws, are only in place because of the religious right that seems to be infecting this country. The UNITED States of America can only remain united if laws are created with all men and women in mind. To have a law that favors one religion, or lack thereof, over another is the ba...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:46238_76794", "native_pair": "46238_76794", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Yes I believe gay marriage should be allowed. Mosy who do not want it to be allowed just dont like homosexuality all together, and therefore the opposing side tends to be prejudice. If two men or two women are happy together, love each other, and want to be with each other forever why shouldn't they be allowed to ...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:74144_33506", "native_pair": "74144_33506", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "First of all, gays have the fundamental right of equal happiness. Second of all, they are still part of society. Third of all, the government would have a better image if we allow the third gender to have the equal right of marriage. Also, it only proves that racism, sexism and hatred is non existent.", "There i...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:33506_76793", "native_pair": "33506_76793", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "Three of your links are from right wing/conservative groups. Especially against gay marriage. They are extremely biased. I did not even have to go to the sites to know that. <br/> Those three are #2,#3, and #5 on your list. <br/> #2 is a polling company, if I recall and 'try' to write intelligently, but don't have...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:542_73324", "native_pair": "542_73324", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "one reason is just because so many more people agree with this side now", "AS LONG AS IT IS NOT DISEASE WE SHOULD ALL BE FINE WITH ITT ITS NOT OUR BUSINESS!!!" ]
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:738391172_75425", "native_pair": "738391172_75425", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "You cannot choose someone's lifestyle because you don't agree with it. You cannot call someone's lifestyle a \"choice\" when you are not that person and know that homosexuality was not a \"choice.\"", "Gay marriage is a lifestyle choice. It may be considered \"unnatural\", but that is between that person and his...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:79007_76758", "native_pair": "79007_76758", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "The \"who gives a crap\" button was your browser's back button. No one said you had to read this or vote on this or post a comment. It always baffles me to see people take the time to post a comment to say they don't care and everyone should stop talking about it. And another thing... people who post comments like...
1
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:541_32993", "native_pair": "541_32993", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}
Debate topic: gay marriage right or wrong
[ "If you do not like gay marriage and thing it is wrong then do not watch a gay couple make out. <br/> Who are you to tell people that their veiws are incorrect and that they must change there feelings and that apparently they are wrong. Meanwhile, everyone is entitled to their opinions, but keep them to yourself. D...
0
{"id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong_allowing-gay-marriage-is-right:73473_542", "native_pair": "73473_542", "split_group_id": "gay-marriage-right-or-wrong"}