We've said it before and we'll say it again: a true conservative should have no problem with homosexuals or the issues they present such as marriage. After all, how could the "institution" of marriage be damaged any more than it has already by straight people? If anything, gays would probably only add to the importance of the institution instead of encouraging its demise by remaining on the outside. Think of it like the early Christian church turning the Germanic tribes into believers by being flexible and not as dogmatic about things that really don't matter.
Sexuality between two adults really doesn't matter; what does matter is the commitment. Many straight couples have forgotten this lesson; maybe the gay couples will help them to remember this simple piece of advice: If you can't make the commitment, don't make the commitment.
Even though he never answers our emails, thanks to Andrew Sullivan to pointing out this bit of outrage: Queer allies: The little-noticed alliance between gay marriage opponents and alleged terrorist sympathizers. Sorry, but I would ally myself with the most flaming queen in a second versus an Islamic militant. The former might want to dress me better, but the latter would want to kill me - and trust me, the feeling would be mutual. Any group that allies themselves even rhetorically with Islamic fascists should be prepared for a one way trip to Gitmo in my humble opinion.
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