Tuesday, Oct. 07, 2008

Gay marriage doesn't add up

Just as 1+1 doesn't = 3, so 1 man+1 man doesn't = marriage. And unholy lifestyles don't equal holy matrimony. Redefining marriage in this way makes this most sacred of relationships nothing more than a contract.

I was surprised that since same-sex marriage became legal here that not much has been said about it. Even though the media is mostly in favor, we have seen very little on TV or the papers. Many people have the it-doesn't-affect-me attitude. Not much seems to have changed. I believe that is because of the current effort of millions of Californians to restore the sanctity of marriage. If Proposition 8 fails, this will be in your face every day.

The homosexual lifestyle is already being portrayed as a great thing in the public schools and in the media. Education code 51890 requires teachers to instruct children as young as kindergarten about marriage. They may be required to teach that gay marriage is no different than traditional marriage if this proposition fails.

Also, if same-sex couples believe they will get more respect of the general population by having a wedding ceremony, they are going to be greatly disappointed. A yes vote on Proposition 8 is the only responsible thing to do if you care about children of California.

JOANNE SWANNER

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