1. Focus on the Words 'Right' and 'Marriage' So much of the argument for gay marriage is based on the idea of equal rights for all. An easy response is to state that you fully support equal rights for everyone -- to free speech, to association, to any legitimate human right. Of course, you then clarify that the freedom to marry is not a right. A few quick examples should show why: Marrying an already-married person is illegal. If marriage were a right, then this restriction would be unjust and should be illegal. All states restrict certain persons from marrying...