Quote Originally Posted by brobar View Post
That is how I interpret the reaction from the OTHER side. They don't want "equal" rights for everyone... they want their special treatment based on a definition and ceremonial religious practice that is centuries old... they want that cake and really think "fuck everybody else who doesn't conform to my idea and my practices". It is a truth that cuts both ways. If homosexual couples end up getting that SAME "special treatment" then the treatment won't be special anymore. I get the feeling that straight people, who are against equal treatment for homosexual couples, they just want to feel and be treated as special and they won't get to have that feeling anymore. We'll just have to think of some other way to pat them on the head and make them feel special!
I think you misunderstand... people are pissed about the issue because of the redefinition of the word marriage. Most people in opposition of this don't care either way what rights or "treatment" same-sex couples are afforded, they only care that it not redefine the word marriage. I know I can't speak for everyone, but why can't we keep marriage in the church, and civil unions in the law books, everyone gets the same rights/benefits/misery and we call it good, and move on?