As opposed to the Founders of this Free Republic, who said that the protection of life and liberty was the purpose of all government.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men..."
The government shouldn’t be in the business of approving marriage - straight or gay.
Just because you don’t agree with the lifestyle doesn’t mean you should adjust your views accordingly. That kind of hypocrisy has burned the GOP in the past 2 elections.