[cwb]

I think the Gay movement is getting more than they ever dreamed of in civil unions. They've played this masterfully. While they would've loved full marriage rights, I think even they knew this was too much to ask. But as a good salesman, they asked for it a lot, knowing they'd be offered a little less, but still getting what they wanted without a real fight. Heck, most people were against civil unions...but now were "giving" it to them because Gay marriage is just too much. Bravo!

[HostileTerritory]

You're right. Before marriage ever came up as an option, no one ever dreamed that something like civil unions would ever come to pass, but now it's the "compromise" we have to accept.

I don't know how the conservatives in the legislature are going to vote but frankly I hope they go for broke on this one and reject this lousy compromise.