The Washington Defense of Marriage Alliance

[Jachin]

Quote by: Gods_Mercenary Which raises the question, why should the state be in the business of marriage in the first place?

Precisely!

[RickSp]

Quote by: Jaaaman Scrambling the definition of marriage has been a shock to our fundamental understanding of human social relations and institutions. One major effect will be that sexual fidelity will be detached from the commitment of marriage.

That is ridiculous, unsupported and frankly silly. Allowing gay folks to show commitment for one another on a equal basis as anyone else will cause infidelity? Yah, sure, and rain causes sunburn.

As a happily married father of two, celebrating my 21st anniversary with my wife, I find the suggestion that treating others fairly will destroy my marriage to be completely absurd.

[Jaaaman]

Quote by: Jachin Why should it be the government's job to protect the sanctity of marriage?

Because marriage in this country is a government sanctified institution... always has been. It is in the governments best interests to protect an institution that promotes family ideals and helps to rear individuals who will have a strong foundation for the diffficult things that society throws out at them.

[Osborn F Enready]

Jaaaman said: Because marriage in this country is a government sanctified institution... always has been.

Back that up with some factual resource please?!?

Jaaaman said: It is in the governments best interests to protect an institution that promotes family ideals and helps to rear individuals who will have a strong foundation for the diffficult things that society throws out at them.

This government is of, by and for the people, not the other way around.

[Jachin]

Quote by: Jaaaman Because marriage in this country is a government sanctified institution... always has been. It is in the governments best interests to protect an institution that promotes family ideals and helps to rear individuals who will have a strong foundation for the diffficult things that society throws out at them.

I'm not seeing any of that in my copy of the Constitution.

[belverron]

Quote by: Jaaaman It is in the governments best interests to protect an institution that promotes family ideals and helps to rear individuals who will have a strong foundation for the diffficult things that society throws out at them.

You're right, children raised by a gay couple wouldn't be able to handle difficult things thrown at them by society.

[grandpa]

Again, divorce is not caused by gays. Plain and simple. If there is an exception it'd be a truly bizarre situation.

Grandpa h.