I'm certain that most of us have been guilty of "name dropping" at some time or other with the intent of trying to impress others and enhance our stature. Even advertisers sometimes try to link their product to a well known, respected brand to enhance their image. Politicians link themselves to former, popular greats to portray themselves as being like them. You get it.
Marriage between men and women has long been recognized as the foundation of civilization with the propagation and rearing of children. Its importance in perpetuating groups and nations cannot be over emphasized. Any other union of two people, whether men or women, is a relationship other than that we have named "marriage". True, the word has been used to describe the "combining" of various elements but has connoted a union of some kind and not the same as that between men and women.
Same sex "marriage" is a misnomer unless it is considered a simple arrangement between people meant to convey that they have joined together to share there lives in a special relationship somewhat more than a simple friendship. Many things which are similar in nature have different names. The characteristics which distinguish them require this so when the word is used, the hearer understands those differences. Word definitions serve that purpose. The obvious differences between same and opposite sex unions require that a different name be applied so that hearers know which condition is being described.
Why anyone engaged in an activity different from another would insist upon using the name of that activity can only be compared to the name dropper syndrome. It can only be that to legitimize that activity they try to connect themselves to a long honored and respected one by pretending they are the same. If they are truly proud of the condition they have chosen, you'd think they would want a unique name of their own to show their pride. How about "Garriage"?
If the concerns are simply to enjoy all the legal implications, this can be done without assuming a "title" which does not describe them. For those of us who choose the traditional marriage, it appears that part of the motive is a part of an "in your face" attitude apparent in other activities pursued by them. It seems designed as much to annoy as to enjoy. Those who have given in to the demand for "gay marriage" can be compared to the weary parent who finally gives in to a whining child even when they know it is wrong.
Marriage between men and women has long been recognized as the foundation of civilization with the propagation and rearing of children. Its importance in perpetuating groups and nations cannot be over emphasized. Any other union of two people, whether men or women, is a relationship other than that we have named "marriage". True, the word has been used to describe the "combining" of various elements but has connoted a union of some kind and not the same as that between men and women.
Same sex "marriage" is a misnomer unless it is considered a simple arrangement between people meant to convey that they have joined together to share there lives in a special relationship somewhat more than a simple friendship. Many things which are similar in nature have different names. The characteristics which distinguish them require this so when the word is used, the hearer understands those differences. Word definitions serve that purpose. The obvious differences between same and opposite sex unions require that a different name be applied so that hearers know which condition is being described.
Why anyone engaged in an activity different from another would insist upon using the name of that activity can only be compared to the name dropper syndrome. It can only be that to legitimize that activity they try to connect themselves to a long honored and respected one by pretending they are the same. If they are truly proud of the condition they have chosen, you'd think they would want a unique name of their own to show their pride. How about "Garriage"?
If the concerns are simply to enjoy all the legal implications, this can be done without assuming a "title" which does not describe them. For those of us who choose the traditional marriage, it appears that part of the motive is a part of an "in your face" attitude apparent in other activities pursued by them. It seems designed as much to annoy as to enjoy. Those who have given in to the demand for "gay marriage" can be compared to the weary parent who finally gives in to a whining child even when they know it is wrong.
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