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To: Cogito who wrote (155264)	1/29/2011 9:49:14 PM
From: Elroy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541681

The fact that not being able to marry also prevents homosexuals from enjoying the legal benefits of the institution is an important consideration, but it's secondary. Interesting viewpoint. I always thought that the legal repurcussions of gay marriage was the divisive issue. Personally I don't care if gays get married (or not), but I'd want to know all the legal implications before making a final decision. In other words, if gay marriage were legalized across the US, what exactly would change? Personally, I don't think issues of discrimination should be left to voters. It's not legal discrimination unless it breaks a law. Do you think gay marriage is guaranteed somewhere in the constitution? Gay marriage had never been allowed in the US until a few years ago, so how does it suddenly become a universal right when the majority remain opposed? To make it a right you've got to have some constitutional argument. Polygamy is illegal, is that discrimination against polygamists?