[Larry Gude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Nucklesack

Larry, while i understand your position, i want to clarify that its not the only reason to have the discussion. I (as far as i know) do not have anyone in my family that is Gay. I know some Gay people but my opinion isnt influenced by them.
My stance is a purely Constitiutional one, That is my view as well. As I say, I was against gay marriage for the same reason most are; community interest. However, when truly thinking about it, the constitution, individual rights, trumped that. the Constitution tells the Government what it can limit and why. There is nothing that would allow discrimination based on a Nebulous reason, Sexual Preference falls under that.
Any arguements based on :

• Religious justification are not valid in our government, to many varied religions that have conflicting beliefs.
• You cant base it on Society, since Society changes and the Constitution itself isnt based on society its based on a concept of Equality.
• You cant base it on Children, since having Children is not mandatory for existing marriage.
• You cant base it on weakening of existing marriage, as others have stated, its already weakened and under "attack" by Heteros

My opinion is based on the Founding Fathers intent. "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal", we dont have "Classes" of people, something available to one is available to all.