[Dark Knight]

If private sexual activity is deemed personal, then why have government involved in sanctifying a religious act. I don't care if you're a polygamous Morman, Muslim or any other. As long as both partners are free to make the decision and of age...

And no welfare state is involved.

DK

[The Libertarian Dude]

Some people just don't get it, do they?

Thanks for applying some of the Golden Nectar of Knowledge to this wound, DK.

[BlazingArizona]

If private sexual activity is deemed personal, then why have government involved in sanctifying a religious act. I don't care if you're a polygamous Morman, Muslim or any other.

Historically, government's involvement in marriage has been largely economic: politicians bribe us by handing out tax breaks and other economic perks to married people. I think this is the primary reason for this sudden interest in gay marriage.

Instead of vainly trying to control who gets married, government should concentrate on unraveling its economic involvement in marriage. For the religious out there, this will set your faith free.