Gay Marriage

It looks like California is going to ban gay marriage, a privilege that's existed for five months. Two other states, Florida and Arizona, banned gay marriage this week in the election.

I don't support gay marriage, but I don't think that once a freedom is allowed, it should be taken away. Now, let me further explain my position.

The state, or government, should not participate in gay or straight marriage. The extent of the state's involvement in a couple's personal affairs should be a civil union, not marriage.

If any couple, gay or straight, want to have a civil union, which gives all rights to any couple, they should be able to do so in any state. Marriage should be a personal thing. Marriage has a religious connotation, and we believe in the separation of church and state. If a church, synagogue, or other religious or secular institute endorses gay marriage, more power to them. Gay couples should be able to get married through these institutions, or no institution at all.

A state though, should not be a participant in straight or gay marriage. A state should only offer civil unions, and to every couple regardless of sexual orientation.