They most certainly should, as this is a basic human right. The simple fact that our secular government even considers not allowing same-sex couples to marry because of religious arguments blows my mind. What I would like to know (and I apologize MeasH, I really am not trying to steer your thread in a different direction) is: If any atheists or agnostics DO NOT believe that same-sex couples should have this right, what are your arguments? I know of two folks (one identifying himself as an atheist and the other as an agnostic) who both argue that same-sex couples should not be allowed to marry, and I have yet to hear acceptable arguments as to why.
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