Marriage is a sacred religious institution ordained by G-d between a man and a woman. Government should have no say in revising its definition.. ...But if Gays want to have a "Civil Union" as a domestic expression of their relationship entitling them to the same rights and privileges under the law, which they should, ....please don't get in their way. The main objection I have is when people fail to make the distinction.

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