Even people who don't understand same sex marriage understand this country never, ever allowed for second-class citizenship. This battle will be won eventually. |
If the state is attempting to bring in talented people, having this kind of thing -- not just in law but in the state constitution -- sends a very strong statement about what kind of state it is. |
In terms of what gay couples are trying to achieve, it's no different than what heterosexuals already enjoy. |
When you put something like this kind of hatred into a state constitution, there's no telling how long it can take to get it out. |