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It seems to me absurd to deny the right of marriage to anyone. It's socially stabilizing. I cannot recall from where I read the article, perhaps Impact Press, but nevertheless good points have been made about this stability. It gives young gay people something to look forward in their lives. Whether you want to believe it or not the simple knowledge that you are legally capable of growing up, meeting someone that you love, and making a vow to be with one another is very comforting. You may not desire to that, but you can. That's huge. When you date people, and I know you do, you consider whether or not it is short term or long term and your relationship is based on it. Long term being lifelong. Of course anyone can stay together forever, but the act of marriage is the bond worth working for.
Besides, someone above mentioned...do not we supposedly live in a country that seperates church & state? I know that Bush cringes at the notion, but that is where we're supposed to be at. I cannot imagine a reason outside of religious belief that could find rightful basis to deny homosexuals marriage. Don't let them do it in your church.....if that's your position....but allow them to do it, and acknowledge it lawfully. Seperate Church & State!
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