Well, for years Conservatives have been proposing gay marriage ban initiatives, and criticizing judges who strike them down as judicial overreach, overriding the will of the people. Stands to reason, if we take the position that state voters have the power to ban it, then they also have the power to allow it by the same process. How can you say the issue is up to the people of the state, but then also say that the people are only allowed to rule on the issue if they choose to agree with you? It’s hypocrisy, and an indefensible position.
Before anyone jumps on me, let me make it clear that I am against gay “marriage” in any way, shape, or form. I’m just also against Conservatives making up the rules as they go along and descending to the depths of political expediency that the commiecrats have.
I think that's the real issue here. Steelfish and I probably are very like minded on most issues, but during a campaign we all have our favorites we want to promote and defend... and it's just human nature to "bend" our integrity a little bit more than normal when we're passionate, for the sake of "political expediency" as you say. Especially when it seems everyone else is doing it, too. ;o)