[tflabo]

"It seems ironic to me that "conservatives" want government to stop hounding religion, but make a 180 and want government to pass an amendment affecting marriage."

Good point however the tyrant judges who 'legislate from the bench' often overthrow the will of the people and legislatures by overthrowing the ban against Gay marriage.
So thats why we NEED the Amendment since the judicial branch diverts the will of the voters on this issue.

[backtothestreets]

So thats why we NEED the Amendment since the judicial branch diverts the will of the voters on this issue.

I see a Pandora's box as such an amendment cannot guarantee a future generation, with very liberal leanings, will not use it as a support to pass amendments quite contrary to religious practices.