[MEGoody]

"Right, so let's focus on the reason that so many actual marriages fail, rather than trying to stop people who want to be married from getting married."

Yes, lets strengthen marriages instead of opening it up so any type of relationship can be given the rights and priviledges of a marriage covenant. Allowing any type of relationship to be called marriage isn't going to strengthen it.

"We need an amendment to our Constitution! This is a cheap political stunt, and it makes the GOP look petty."

Perhaps in your view. But it's clear to me that the homosexual activists have launched an all out assault on the foundation of our society. Maybe it's not a big deal to you, but it is a huge deal to me.

[johnfrink]

But it's clear to me that the homosexual activists have launched an all out assault on the foundation of our society.

I'm secure enough in my marriage to not be threatened by gays getting married. I'm sorry that you are not similiarly secure. That must be tough for you.

[jwalsh07]

"Right, so let's focus on the reason that so many actual marriages fail, rather than trying to stop people who want to be married from getting married."

The reason is obvious. The state has stepped in to become Mommy and Daddy in the absence of same. Poor public policy since the Great Society has decimated certain families and now you want to justify more bad public policy by citing current bad public policy.

Makes zero sense.