I really do have a discomfort level about discussing this issue but then I have come to realize that is just what the Gay Nation and its supporters are counting on as a form of intimidation. They are also counting on the fact that Americans are compassionate people. I submit one can be both compassionate but not confuse the heart with sound logical thinking. Furthermore a personal disclosure before I begin. My opinion is not based on any religious beliefs.

This continuing debate about marriage/civil unions is a red herring. This debate is really about a small segment of our society demanding that this society legitimize and approve of their sexual preference and hence their lifestyle.

In every cultural since the beginning of time marriage has been defined as a relationship between a man and woman. Further and without any religious overtones but only in a historical context the Bible refers to Adam and Eve and not to Adam and Evan. Further again from a historical viewpoint, meaning that the bible is an accounting of men/women's thinking (via word of mouth) through the centuries condemns men laying with men...an abomination is the wording.

The Gay Nation would mask this issue as a civil rights movement. I disagree. Lawyers are very gifted and I am certain agreements can be struck to ensure same sex partners being afforded rights of surviorship, etc without the need for specific a marriage or civil union ceremony.

Because one disagrees with same sex marriage/civil unions and especially disagrees with their sexual preference doesn't mean they are bigots but count on that tactic to silence opponents. And on a personal note I expect some poster will accuse me of bigotry after I submit this post

The DSM classifies for example a "foot fetish" as abnormal (mental disorder) and also a sexual addiction. Yet in the 1980's homosexuality was striken from this manual with little explanation which usually means because of political pressure.

So adamant are the extremist in this gay movement that young children are being indoctrinated in schools all over the country to see homosexuality as normal and an accepted lifestyle. If these extremist had their way soon they will demand it be viewed as a preferred lifestyle. If you think me wrong pay attention to how Hollywood movies/television is spinning homosexuality these days.

The proponets of same sex marriage can manipulate the data anyway they wish but it will never change the fact that homosexuality constitutes deviate behavior and trying to right it by masking it with a ceremony that symbolizes and has defined mankind since its beginning won't change that fact.