Quote Originally Posted by Chris
. It comes down to acceptance. The argument is heavily based on religious beliefs. Homosexuals are being denied their right to a happy life in many ways - not just marriage. They are not treated fairly, and are likely treated badly in many respects all over the country. The fact that they are not accepted by society or recognized by the state means that they do not have equal treatment as human beings. We boast about how people can practice any religion in our country, yet their religious beliefs about marriage must be in line with those of our State or they won't be recognized? Is it written in any law that marriage must be between a man and woman, OR is it just assumed that because of the religion our State was born under?

Personally, my wife and I do not feel we are affected by homosexual marriage. Our rights are not being taken away, nor is our pursuit of happiness affected. We are secure enough to know that our marriage will not lose strength or value just because two men or two women will be able to be legally married and recognized as such under US laws. Not sure why people are so intent on making the lives of those who do not have the same beliefs as they do, so miserable and less important.
Right on the money
This whole issue is the outcropping of religious beliefs, not what has been done for 1000s of years. Yes, the human race has been doing much dispicable acts for 1000s of years, doesn't mean they are in concrete and cannot be changed and must be changed.

Evolution at work.