I think its absurd that they aren't allowed to, but I think there are some legitimate concerns. Personally I'm not going to love my wife less because there are dudes who are happily married. Some have some concerns about how it may deem homosexuality as acceptable behavior, and it could be a slippery slope to leading to calling much more extreme behavior acceptable as well. What if I want to marry myself, or my sister, or my dog...etc. But these concerns can be hammered out if the issue is open to discussion by enough people. I don't really think that its a big deal. Gay adoption on the other hand is a concern too, and it would seem that children do develop better in a household that has a mommy and daddy. Still most of the population seems to be against it from most of the polls I've seen, so I don't see it catching on quite yet. Within the next 20 years it wouldn't surprise me though. Gays are a growing population and as they get bigger they will get more clout.
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Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul
I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold.
-Son House, Death Letter Blues
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