For those of you on FB...

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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?

You and I are in agreement as to the most "common sense" approach. Can we use that term or is it reserved ONLY for anti-gunners? =) In all seriousness... I think you are right. Marriage needs to go back to the church and the "legal" term should be civil union. Nothing is redefined, everyone gets equal rights and everyone should be happy.

I can't speak for anyone else... but my wife and I did not look to get married because of any religious definitions or connections. We did it to celebrate with friends and family and publicly profess our love and commitment to one another. The benefits that go along with the "marriage" are nice to have. I'm sure SOME people get married because of what they believe or have read in the bible. I don't personally know those people... but I'm sure there are plenty out there. And I say good for them. My wife and I also don't have sex solely because of what we have read in the bible. While I'm sure there are some people out there who ONLY have sex for the sole purpose of procreation and nothing more... I don't know many or any of those people. But more power to 'em.