I'm always greatly amused by the notion that allowing SSM will somehow undermine the "sanctity" or the "institution" of marriage, or "erode the family." Really? It seems heterosexual couples are doing a perfectly fine job of that already, considering divorce rates, cheating spouses, custody battles, etc. :doh A family friend just walked down the aisle for the *fourth* time not too long ago. In a church! Good for her, good luck, and well wishes, but somehow at that point, vowing yet again, to love-and-honor-til-death-do-you-part just seems ridiculous. There really is no reason SSM should not be allowed. People should be treated equally by the law, and same-sex couples deserve the same benefits given to heterosexual couples afforded by marriage. It certainly doesn't undermine my own marriage, nor does it affect the value or importance I place in marriage. The argument that SSM undermines the sanctity of anything is a complete joke.