Reply #26: By whose tradition? [View All]

It depends on which religion/tradition takes precedence in law and constitution in this country. Not all traditions or religions view religion in the same light, and so to put in an amendment would be the establishment of a particular worldview/religion, THAT is unacceptable.

ON EDIT: Wanted to clarify my position on gay marriage, and partially why it is personal to this Straight Male. I am to be best man in the marriage of my best friend and her girlfriend this summer. What right does anyone have defining marriage for them? My other reason is this, I am in a religious minority, and one that does officiate same-sex marriages, any amendment banning them legally, is one that is a direct attack on my religion. That is unacceptable, a matter of faith and human rights. Shame on those who think it is acceptable to discriminate against, not only gays and lesbians, but those who want to share in thier joy. I'm disgusted by those attitudes.