Gay marriage

[Lek]

I'm not as concerned about marriage itself, but I don't want gay people to have to miss out on all the legal rights that go along with marriage. Personally, I'd rather the state consider all marriages civil unions as an effort to seperate church and state; then we just legalize same sex civil unions so the fundies don't have to worry about gays getting married (even though I'm sure gay friendly churches will still hold weddings for them).

Can't believe it. Although I am morally opposed to gay marriage because of my faith, I'm with you on this one. So many people, including me, are upset by the redefining of an institution that we consider sacred. If the states just gave everybody equal rights under a civil union, I think it would quell much of the opposition. You're right that the state has no business saying who is married or not. A couple could apply for a civil union and they would receive all the legal benefits. Marriages would be performed by churches or whatever and would be a private matter.