No Gay Marriage In Missouri

Well, Missouri has passed a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. 70% of the voters were against it. I didn't know until this passed and the story was everywhere, but 37 states have laws against gay marriage. Huh. This will become a huge issue, I believe. And soon. On one hand, the majority of Americans, given the chance, will vote against it. Let's face it, gays are a minority group. They are outnumbered. On the other hand, left to some of the more liberal court judges and/or overly ambitious city mayors, legalization of gay marriage would be a reality in many places, against the wishes of the majority.

I question the morality of not allowing the gay and lesbian couples that are in committed relationships the same rights allowed to heterosexual couples. I believe that marriage is the union of a woman and a man. But I don't believe that gay couples shouldn't have the same rights as heterosexual couples. First, anyone who thinks a person can only fall in love with a member of the opposite sex is just kidding themselves. Second, isn't it being quite judgemental of anyone to say 'You two are weird, so you can't possibly have the same needs as us?' Remember, 'judge not, lest ye yourself be judged.'

I can't accept the idea of gay marriage, but I believe wholeheartedly in gay couples having the rights afforded heterosexual couples. For me, it just needs to be called something other than marriage. Civil Union or something.

You see, I think many people are afraid of change and that leads to over-reaction. Sometimes it's just the terminology that can be the downfall of an idea.

But let's face the truth, gay rights are coming. It is inevitable. People have rights as human beings. The times are changing, for some too quickly, but we need to keep some traditions. Let's leave marriage as it is. Create a new tradition instead.