Or maybe they simply believe in doing things the right way. I don't believe in gay marriage - but, then again, I don't necessarily believe in "civil" marriage, either. But I think this proposed amendment is a horror. It debases the Constitution and tramples the vestiges of federalism. And my opposition to it has nothing to do with how I feel about "gay marriage."
Actually the FMA would preserve federalism by leaving the issue of civil unions up to the state legislature. I can't think of anything more pro-state's rights. But to hear the Democrats talk, to trust the representatives of the people is to slide down into despotism.
Why do gays want to marry?
So they can pay higher taxes due the marriage penalty! (when the tax cuts expire.)