Marriage is a religious institution and did not orginated by the government. The first recorded marriage was in the bible. Gay don’t want civil unions or legal rights to protect themselves, that would be easy to do. They hate that all major religions (God) say homosexuality is wrong and harmful. They want to force Christians to not just accept their behavior, but say that God is wrong. They want to force their beliefs on everyone and especially children. Mark my words pastors, priest, rabbis will be sued or worse, florist, bakeries, photographers.....if they don’t “validate” there lifestyle by working the wedding. Today it’s gay marriage tomorrow ??? I’d question why so many people are trying to lower the age of consent for children. Parents today who think they are being fair may one day understand its not about equality. It’s about rejecting God.