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	Name:	Talullahhound -
	Subject:	I agree too
	Date:	6/8/2009 8:27:16 PM

I think you are right. The gay marriage is a "bridge too far" for most Americans.
I actually have a gay friend that got "married". From what I understand, they want the same legal rights as are afforded to "married", i.e. man/woman -- to include "family" health insurance benefits, and to have their partners considered the same under the law with regard to taxes and beneficiaries. I'm not a lawyer, so I'm not sure what the deal is with those things now. I also know in my friend's case, he and his partner saw it as a "long term commitment" ceremony -- they had already been together 20 years and owned real estate together. I don't have a problem with a "commitment ceremony" either.

You know, on one level I can understand why they are looking for legitimacy. Since more people have come out of the closet and are no longer necessarily circumspect about their living arrangements, I'm sure it just seems like the next logical step. Particulary since they have overcome the issue of adopting and having children.

On another level, I can understand why most Americans are just not wanting to go there. My sister, who has a daughter, feels very strongly about not wanting her daughter to learn that two Mommies or two Daddys is right, and she sends her to a Catholic school.

But, until it becomes more acceptable to the majority of the country, I don't think we'll see it legalized no matter how much press and debate it gets.