I thought gays already had the same "rights" as normal people. They are legally able to marry anyone they wish - as long as it is someone from the opposite sex who is of age and consents. Isn't this exactly the same criteria for heterosexuals? Seems equal to me.
Semantics. Straights are allowed to marry those that they love and gays are not. So, not exactly the same, no. Kind of a big deal if you look at it from that perspective.