Same-sex marriage advocates in England and Wales are gearing up for another debate in the House of Commons today and tomorrow (19-20 May).

But while members of parliament lock horns, members of the public have taken to Twitter to make their voices heard.

Whether it’s satirical, funny, or just making a great point, we’ve gathered 18 amazing tweets in support of marriage equality. Check them out here:

So you’re main argument against gay marriage is a man in the sky that you’re not sure exists? oh, yeah ill totally take you seriously. — CG â™¡ (@princessg4y) May 13, 2013

Extraordinary guy on 5Live last night claiming that gay marriage would "empty primary schools" – of course he had "gay friends" — Dom Joly (@domjoly) May 20, 2013

There’s something amusing about politicians – a class notorious for serial infidelities – debating what undermines marriage #equalmarriage — Rachel Mann (@metalvicar) May 20, 2013

Why does gay marriage even need a debate or amendment. Why does it matter who anyone is married to as long as it’s consensual. — Callie(@FightingCal) May 20, 2013

I’m trying to think of ANYTHING that is less of a threat to my marriage than gay couples being allowed to marry too. #samesexmarriage — Pete Sinclair (@pete_sinclair) May 20, 2013

I’m married. I have a gay brother in law. Amazingly, I’m not up at night worrying if he gets married my own marriage will be under threat? — Owen Hathway (@Hath53) May 20, 2013

Saying I like gays but am against #equalmarriage, sounds just like I like black people they just have to sit at the back of the bus — Nick Bain (@bainser) May 20, 2013

“If you don’t believe in gay marriage, just make sure you don’t get married to someone of the same-sex” – @bensummerskill on @bbcnews.” — Katie Faulkner (@katie_faulkster) May 20, 2013

"Gay marriage confuses children about what marriage is!"My 7 year old nephew once asked if he could marry his Nintendo DS. Shut up. — Jared Smith (@SkepticPugilist) May 19, 2013

Gay marriage is immoral & against nature. My invisible friend says so, so it must be true…mind, he is a total prick with some odd ideas. — Rurik Greenall (@brinxmat) May 20, 2013

If your argument against gay marriage is still "it’s Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve" I think you probably need to Adam and leave — fran-dulf the white (@fr4ngiman) May 19, 2013

My wife and I have children but I am currently forced to chose between marriage or gender recognition. #equalmarriage resolves this. — Helen Belcher (@Aurum_Boss) May 20, 2013

I still can’t believe people are so fussed by gay marriage.Is there really nothing else you could be thinking about? — Scottieboy (@merseytart) May 20, 2013

Today’s a big day. We are a democracy. All, therefore, should be equal in the eyes of the law. It’s not "Gay Marriage" it’s "Marriage". Xx — Heather Peace (@heatherpeace) May 20, 2013

I’m heterosexual and married. How will Gay marriage undermine my wedding day. Will Gay people erase my wedding video? — Nihal A (@TherealNihal) May 20, 2013

btw if you’re against gay marriage, in like 10 years you’ll be considered the same as racists, so i’d jump ship and join team equality now — •*´¨`*•T O m•*´¨`*• (@hexachordal) May 19, 2013

The old ‘potential for procreation’ argument against gay marriage. You never see Christians stopping 70 year olds marrying. #bbcqt — David Mills (@DavidMills73) May 16, 2013