Pedophilia has been going on since the beginning.
Rape has been going on since the beginning.
Murder has been going on since the beginning.
Just because people have chosen to be perverted and hateful since the beginning doesn't mean we should legalize it.
Absolutely correct.
Nevertheless, the editorial seems to be addressing only the "Human history or tradition is on our side" argument against gay unions.
Bestiality has been going on since the beginning.
Pedophilia has been going on since the beginning.
Rape has been going on since the beginning.
Murder has been going on since the beginning.
Just because people have chosen to be perverted and hateful since the beginning doesn't mean we should legalize it.