Heinz57-79 I understand how you feel. Most here in Ohio didn't really read past the first line of the amendment to see that this issue will effect many more than just "those gay people". I am a heterosexual female who has made the choice NOT to marry my partner. Until recently I didn't think I would need to because he would have rights to see me in the hospital etc. I actually thought everyone would have that right. Guess I was looking at the world through rose colored glasses.

I have many other religious leaders I can quote here that state they are FOR same sex marriage and if you would like to read the whole thing....PM me and I will gladly send it to you.

IMHO I always thought the constitution (be it state or federal) was there to GIVE rights, not take them away. Didn't we try that with the ban on acohlol in the '20's? It didn't work, and I know that at some point my sister and her gf as well as other friends will be able to join in marriage and receive the same bene's (and heartach ) as the 'straight' crowd. Until then, we who believe in a persons right to freedom and happiness should continue to try and help those who do not understand how two women or two men can and should be married and allowed the same rights as a man and a woman in a marriage.