[xrp]

whether this meant that homosexuals have a constitutional right to marry

I have some gay acquaintances who lament that they can't marry.

I asked them, "who is using force to prevent you from holding your own ceremony?"

The answer was, "uhh, no one, why?"

I then asked, "who is using force to prevent you from going on a honeymoon and enjoying yourselves?"

The answer once again was, "no one, why?"

I then queried, "who is using force to prevent you from living together in a house, townhouse, apartment or condo?"

Again the response was, "well, no one, why???"

I then said, "Apparently no one is preventing you from having a ceremony, going on a honeymoon and living together. This means that you pretty much are saying you need government approval to live, love and marry. That's pretty pathetic."

I don't agree with homosexuality, but these people don't violate my civil rights.

[Khepera]

What do you say when they tell you they cant get benefits, tax breaks and hospital visitation and other perks and benefits?

I wish homosexuality was still against the law but what do you say to these questions? I'd say tough $hit but thats just me. They don't accept that answer well but Tough $hit.

[just_living]

I then said, "Apparently no one is preventing you from having a ceremony, going on a honeymoon and living together. This means that you pretty much are saying you need government approval to live, love and marry. That's pretty pathetic."
I think there is a hole in your argument, if I were your freind I would say "Who is preventing us from getting the tax benefits and employment benefits of other married people?" Your friends don't seem to be very good at defending their position.