Here's a thought from my end. As I am in the country that has instigated this whole debarcle. Before presenting my argument I would like to point out that I am all for gays doing what they want.
The banning of gay marriage is democratic unfortunately. i.e. the majority has spoken and that majority (of braindead hicks) has decided they don't want 'fags' corrupting their society. Unfortunately I think this is better for the state of democracy if the minority (however justified they are) are overuled in this case.
So why does the law govern marriage so much? The simple answer is divorce. This is where all the messy legal wrangling starts, custody battles are fought, posessions are divided amd evey lawyer goes home a little bit richer. This has made it necessary for marriage to be legally binding in the first place.
Marriage, a simple religeous custom, has become a legal battlefield. It doesn't matter which religion you belong to the government will have the final say as to whether you are officially bonded in holy matrimony.
Don't talk to your pastor any more about granting a union, speak to your senator. As long as the 'straight' community has greater political influence there will never be gay marriages.
" Road rage, air rage. Why should I be forced to divide my rage into seperate categories? To me, it's just one big, all-around, everyday rage. I don't have time for distinctions. I'm too busy screaming at people. " -George Carlin
