[rottndog]

At the core, this really isn't a religious argument. The basic question is whether or not the people have the right, through their elected legislators, to define and set parameters by which the society will function--in this instance marriage being between one man and one woman. The people have consistently and overwhelmingly spoken on this, only to be ignored by tyrants wearing black robes.

The question is whether or not we really have a representative republic.

[mugs99]

The question is whether or not we really have a representative republic

In our representative republic marriage is decided by the states, not the federal government. A marriage amendment to the Constitution erodes the right of self determination of the states and increases dictatorial powers of the federal government.
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