So many Christians say that marriage is a sacrament - but those same christians don't seem to have a problem with scientologists who marry and call it marriage. The fact is that a long time ago, government got involved in marriage by deciding who could and couldn't marry and therefore the government does have the right to define marriage. George and Ronin make important points - it's about love, it's about fairness, it's about protecting family rights.
Ronin, I'm glad that you are taking an interest in this area even though you are not gay or have gay friends. The problem minorities face in a demoncratic society is that it is hard to get majority support for their equal rights. As you pointed out gays and lesbians only total about 10 - 15% of the population - it the fight were only up to them, they would lose. They need straight people on their side in order to ensure they gain the same rights as others.
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