The civil rights that individuals and married couples have that those in the homosexual community don't have. These include the legalization of gay marriage, the same rights to said act that heterosexuals receive, (such as tax exemptions and benefits) and the right to be in public without being frowned upon.
Although homosexuals have been fighting for these rights since the late 1800s, the issue never received nearly as much publicity until around the 2004 election when Congress gave the states the right to choose their view on this issue.
Democrats and liberals feel that these individuals deserve the same rights that all of us have because we are all human, the Constitution says "All men are created equal," and that we practically did the same thing with the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. Republicans, conservatives, and many Christian groups feel that homosexuals should not be given the same rights for various reasons including their own thoughts that homosexuality is a disease or mental illness, that it has no social benefit, (i.e. impossible to bear children) and that the Bible doesn't allow it (see Leviticus 18:22). There have been many arguments about these issues which have also brought into question where to draw the line between the Seperation of Church and State.
Although homosexuals have been fighting for these rights since the late 1800s, the issue never received nearly as much publicity until around the 2004 election when Congress gave the states the right to choose their view on this issue.
Democrats and liberals feel that these individuals deserve the same rights that all of us have because we are all human, the Constitution says "All men are created equal," and that we practically did the same thing with the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. Republicans, conservatives, and many Christian groups feel that homosexuals should not be given the same rights for various reasons including their own thoughts that homosexuality is a disease or mental illness, that it has no social benefit, (i.e. impossible to bear children) and that the Bible doesn't allow it (see Leviticus 18:22). There have been many arguments about these issues which have also brought into question where to draw the line between the Seperation of Church and State.
I tried to make this definition as unbiased as possible without giving away much about my political party preference and/or my stand on this issue.
by Matt September 02, 2005
by matt March 02, 2004
Adj. a shortened form of the word nasty. 1. awesome; badass; sick; of, having, or being something so far beyond amazing that it is practically nauseating.
2. repulsive; used to describe something truly disgusting.
NOTE: One can infer the intended meaning from context (i.e. situation, tone, body language, etc.).
2. repulsive; used to describe something truly disgusting.
NOTE: One can infer the intended meaning from context (i.e. situation, tone, body language, etc.).
1. "Ohhoho, nast!" Dave yelled, amazed by his teammate's awesome move.
2. After tasting the meat loaf, Sarah groaned in disgust, "Aw, nast..."
2. After tasting the meat loaf, Sarah groaned in disgust, "Aw, nast..."
by Matt March 29, 2005
A movie written and directed by a genius of a man, who deserves quite a bit of respect in his industry, starring and most talented and charming Uma Thurman, who has a stellar performance, as always, and, I will predict and wish for her to go down in film history for her unforgetable work
Kill Bill is a dynamic piece of artwork that has change what film-goers will desire for future films by all.
by Matt April 30, 2004
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