To those who think rights come from the constitution and who are religious, I point you to something you may have heard in school before (although I think you probably forgot about it):
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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
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All men and women are created equal, and God gives them their rights, not YOU, not the constituion. AMONG these rights are life,
liberty and the persuit of happiness.
What is the american dream? A goal of happiness. It usually involves getting a job, getting married, a good job, having kids, growing old with the hope that your hard work will help your decendants.
Gays have been denied the right to happiness by these states banning their ability to get married, (probably adopt), and pass on their earnings when they die.
Your country declared its independance from a religious tyrant. Why do you elect one? Why do you want to be one?
Note: I said God gives rights for your benefit. I don't actually believe in some particular God.