Heterosexual sex can spread disease just as easily as homosexual sex, or had you thought that the AIDS pandemic in Africa is a result of the widespread acceptance of homosexuality there? Perhaps straight marriage ought to be banned as well.

Kyla, San Francisco, California, USA

I dont care if a state makes it legal, thats their business. But what i dont like is the neo-communists making an end run around voters and forcing the issue through the Supreme Court. Its happened so much we as voters really have no say anymore. They just run to the courts to get their crap passed

William, Atlanta, USA

People with HIV AIDS have nearly bankrupted our National Health System. Because the government has not set up a programme to care for them, they should be in a private system, MRSA as a result of these deseased people in the system has sperad so much desease that the whole country is at risk.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

As a gay woman in a committed, long term relationship, i am neither a member of a terrorist organisation or a criminal faction.
I'm a decent, well rounded, tax paying member of society, who deserves the same rights, be it in Health Care or Marriage , as anyone else.

Becky, Manchester, UK,

Homosexuals do not spread diseases. People with diseases spread them regardless of sexual orientation. Never mind that being sick does not invalidate marriage. It's a political issue when the government systematically discriminates against gay couples.

Ryan, Winnipeg, Canada

HIV/AIDS is no longer confined to the gay community and is becoming as prevalent in the straight community, and indeed the lowest rates of infection are among lesbians. Besides, surely marriage rights would encourage monogamy anyway?

Martin Fox, Leeds, United Kingdom

Are gay people 'an organisation'? I thought we were just people. What does the straight organisation get up to?

Also, where exactly are we meant to get the funds for our own healthcare system from? Organisation funding, I'm guessing (also known as a charity box in gay bars, perhaps?)

Isabelle Dupert, Sheffield, UK

Oooh Daphne, what a lovely person you must be. "These people should not be covered by healthcare", such a christian attitude. What about a little concern for our fellow humans. I am gay and pay my taxes. I demand equal rights and will not be bowed by such mean spirited individuals as yourself.

eddie, liverpool, uk

Daphne.... the biggest rish of HIV infections is actually under 24 year old hetrosexual females. Maybe they should have their own hospitals?

What a ridiculous statement!

Andrew, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

You haven't got a clue what your talking about. HIV/AIDS is running rampant in all sexual populations. With the largest group being Heterosexuals by a large margin, just look at Africa. Homosexuals are in no way more 'prone' to AIDS.

Adam, Hertfordshire,

We have had gay marriage (and gay divorce) in Canada for a few years now.

Nothing has changed except that a few more people are happy. It's not a big deal - life has continued as usual.

The weddings are as discrete as gay people in general. Homophobia is rampant in small town Canada.

C. Petersen, Kamloops, Canada

Gays are no more "prone" to HIV than anyone else. The disctinction is surely not one of sexuality, but one of sexual practice, i.e. those who practice safe sex are less prone than those who don't. The same goes for all other STDs - teenage girls seem to be making the headlines here, not gays!

Ellie, Bristol, UK

If you are arguing from some religious point of view, I would say: learn some neighbourly love, tolerance and charity.

If you are not, what is your authority for ruling that same sex marriages are wrong?

Ellie, Bristol, UK

Firstly, lets get one thing right. Homosexuality is not a choice. But the right to enter into a marriage, a commitment in the eyes of the law and society between two people, regardless of their sexual orientation should be!

Becky, Manchester, UK,

The issue is not "gay marriage", but whether four of seven judges can dictate to the will of the people who overwhelmingly voted for a law banning same-sex marriage. (Polygamy could be too.)

By doing so, these four activist justices misappropriated the rights of the people and their legislators.

Robert Evans, Anaheim, California

I am glad that the California Supreme court is allowing the State
to inflict marriage on gay couples. Let them suffer like the rest of
us. Besides, it will mean more work for divorce lawyers.

John, Placentia, OC California

Congratulations timesonline.co.uk, you must be very proud to have readers such as Daphne Kenward! Keep encouraging them, it's healthy for society as well as your gross margins.

S Dennison, London, UK

It's the judges job to interpret the law and these 4 republican judges used their brain and saw that gays have a right to be equal. The religious right need to stay out of other peoples lives and stop trying to change the law, they are part of the reason there are closeted gay anti-gay republicans.

Cody, Florida,

About time California has this happen. I'm ready for my children to see the day where everyone has the equal right to marry, because guess what? We're all equal.

Aly, Tampa, FL, USA

Same sex marriage should be legal, period. There are already many churches in the USA that perform same-sex marriages, but the state doesn't recognize them. Don't confuse "marriage" with "sex" plenty of folks have sex without marriage, and getting married often results in less sex.

Jessie, Florida, USA

For starters HIV is no longer just a gay issue, it affects people of all religions and sexual preferences and always has.
These people have as much right to the security of marriage as the next person, you can't choose who you fall in love with, and the most successful marriages are

Aisling , Dublin,

In this country, all people are supposed to be equal in the eyes of the law. It's ludicrous to say that prohibiting same-sex couples from getting married isn't discrimination -- the only basis for denying them that right is their sexual orientation.

Erin Vlasak, Durham, NC, USA

Daphne Kenward, you ought to be ashamed of yourself!
Yes, you have a right to your opinion but, get your facts straight.
Your comments suggest that Homosexuality is an organisation such as Al Qaeda or the Mafia.

Becky, Manchester, UK,

It is a health & safety issue because homosexuals are more prone to HIV AIDS which there is no cure. The spread of desease as bi-sexuals is equally as serious. These people should not be covered by health care and should as an organisation set up their own hospitals for their health care.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

It should not be a legal issue, and should not be entered before the courts, marrage is an institution between a man and a woman. People who by choice decide they want to engage in these acts which carries deseases of many verities should be something that legally is a health & safety issue.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

I think the political parties should distance them selves from same sex marriages. These groups of people know what they are doing is wrong, but it is out of choice. It is not a political issue it is one of choice. The government can not prevent people of same sex to engage in sex.

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK