I think that it is the Libertarian that needs to explain how he will use the government to force his libertine views on conservatives. What modern Libertarians seem to demand from conservatives is approval, not tolerance. Modern Libertarians seem to believe in liberty for me, but not for thee. They are perfectly willing to use government to enforce regulation of thought and speech.
Conservatives may tolerate homosexual marriage, but the government has no right to require that they endorse it.
You’re implicitly distinguishing a libertine from a libertarian.
I agree, the govt should not be forcing the citizens to support homosexual behavior — but unfortunately, the pendulum of statism has swung to the Left... if you will.
Conservative should not tolerate homosexual marriage since it is a direct attack on Christian beliefs and Christian churches.