Marriage: 1) The state of being married 2) a wedding 3) a close union

That is the definition from Webster's New World Dictionary. At what point in that definition is it stated or even implied that same sex marriages are not an option? Why do we as human beings continue to presume we have the right to dictate the lives of those around us?

I do not understand. I simply cannot comprehend the judgemental mindset that others have. At what point do they think they know what is best for me or my friends or the American public? This isn't war, this isn't an issue of national security, this is not a situation of taxes or economy. This is a purely private issue. People involved in long-term "close unions" are denied the basic rights of heterosexual couples because they cannot be legally married. That's bullshit.

Love is love. I don't care who you are, what you wear or who you like to fuck. As long as it's a perosn and not an animal where is the problem? Our job as humans is not to do God's job for him/her. Our job as humans is to keep an eye on our fellows; do our best to improve the lives of those around us. We don't have to agree with the decision made by our neighbors and we certainly don't have to like it, but if it doesn't harm anyone what right have we to dictate the behavior? I know, some conservatives will argue that homosexuality is a danger and a threat to the family lifestyle. They are ignorant. It is as simple as that. Homosexuality is no more a threat or a moral failing than heterosexuality. Homosexuals do not procreate (at least not with each other) but aside from that their lifestyle is no different from that of a heterosexual. Where is the problem? Why all the debate and angst and amendments?

I am so furious I find myself having trouble forming a proper argument. It is a fight that can never be won. People are stupid and they always will be. I'm so tired of the shallow, judgemental behavior. I am so tired of biting my tongue when stupid people say stupid things. I'm so angry at watching intelligent people, those I know and even like in some cases, engage in the same behavior. Why is it so amazingly hard to simply accept people for what they are? Always judgement must be passed--how they talk, how they look, how they eat, how they sleep. How about if someone is a good person, a truly good person, the rest of it is inconsequential? Yeah, it matters if you are going to marry the person but we aren't talking about you getting married here. We're talking about letting a happy couple live together in the manner they see fit with equal rights. This is the god damned United States of America and we can't accept everyone for who they are. If you don't see a problem with that then you I don't think you know what it is to be American.