Why is endorsing gay marriage/civil unions bad?

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Let's focus: our country already allows gays to form whatever kind of union they want to--and throw all the white-dressed parties they want right along with it. They just can't have a marriage license and all the tax benefits that supposedly allows.

So once again: This discussion is NOT about preventing the homosexual act--unlike the prevention of incest or public nudity. It's about a piece of paper and tax filing status.

I agree.

And I believe the state has the right to restrict marriage.

Others here apparently do not.