It makes sense then, that as a Conservative, I would want to preserve what marriage always was before, while it also makes sense that progressives want marriage to now become something else.
Where do I stand then?
Oh yeah, in the, "I don't really give a rats ass less" category. For debating purposes only though, I usually side
with the gay marriage crowd just because of reasons I have stated before, those being...
1. Its unequal for the government to PREVENT access to a group of people's who have a different view of sexual orientation.
2. Nobody holds a monopoly on what marriage is, some religions allow, under the word marriage, a joining of two homosexual persons, therefore its unfair to base the "definition" of the word marriage off of a specific religious group's opinion, regardless if that particular group is the "Majority" in our society.
And with that being said, if I were state dictator for a day, I would allow gay marriages given that,
A. They were required to be accepted by other states, even if those other did not allow the gay marriages to partake in their states or not.
B. They had all the equal benefits and restrictions of a normal hetero marriage
C. No religious institution is required by law to perform a gay marriage if it is against their religious covenant, and they have the right to refuse service to anyone.
D. The magistrate, however, does not have the right to refuse service to anyone, and must perform the el cheapo marriage for those who seek it.
EDIT: But since im not the dictator.... and Im not gay..... I could really give a rats ass less.. You won't see me out there with a picket sign in hand demanding gays have equal rights and all that BS. Nor will you see me sayin' "Gay marriage is gonna ruin my marriage!!!"