I love how people continually claim that Marriage is a religious basis and that gay marriage would destroy the sanctity of marriage. Fact is, the union of couples has existed LONG before the start of the three big religions. Look at Ancient Greece - they had what amount to marriages - just a different name. The term marriage only came up with the rise of religions like Judaism and Christianity. Today, many people don't get married in churches. You see atheists getting married in ceremonies at City Halls, and nobody is up in arms about that. However, add the term "Gay" in, and suddenly, it's the end of the world. Fact is, the world is moving on from the text of an ancient book that is 2000 years old. Want to argue against it, fine. I don't want people to eat shrimp, shave, or wear mixed fabric clothing. Also, kill your wife if she sleeps with another man - after all, it's in the Bible. Sanctity of Marriage is surely being protected with only straight marriage. That near 50% divorce rate among Heterosexuals really shows the institution is working. Not to mention we get the 72 hour Spears wedding.