Let's try and turn this one into more of an SLR thread and less of a CEP thread.
That said, how are you people missing the obvious- that in America, we have a separation of church and state? Given the policies and ideology of the current administration, this is not immediately visible but the fact is, not everyone is a Christian; not everyone lives in fear of fire and brimstone if they don't subscribe to the dogma.
The atmosphere in San Francisco right now is peaceful and civilized. It is wonderful to see so many happy families being brought together and given the opportunity to share their lives on an official basis.
If 'traditional' marriage is such a great institution, then why do most marriages end in divorce at some point?
It disgusts me that the Constitution is being defiled by this being a Constitutional issue in the first place. How well did Prohibition work? Why wasn't the Equal Rights Amendment passed in the 70's?
You'd think we'd have learned by now not to fuck with the Constitution.
I don't see gay marriage causing any social problems. So many kids came to watch Rosie O'Donnell and her partner, now spouse, speak subsequent to their marriage yesterday. The kids were smiling and clapping.
Love knows no gender, race, color or religion. People who would like to pledge their lives to one another should be able to do so free of government or religious interference.
It's all about progress, people. This is a step in the right direction.
Equal freedoms for everyone.
Again, let's not let this get too far out of guidelines- would anyone like to comment on the social aspects of gay marriage?