Lots of cultures have had the 1 man >=1 woman tradition, in part to make sure that every woman had a 'protector and provider' as much as for the sex. (Greece, Persia, Middle East, and probably others that I'm not thinking of. Not the Roman Republic though, as far as I know)
What are the arguments against gay marriage? So far I've heard: It's sinful, I don't want to explain it to my kids, and two heterosexuals can get married for the benefits without having sex. These all seem like paper-thin arguments to me and I was wondering if anyone knew of anything else.
Edit: That and it will allow gays to feel more accepted and be openly gay in public and less cautious when hitting on people.
What are the arguments against gay marriage? So far I've heard: It's sinful, I don't want to explain it to my kids, and two heterosexuals can get married for the benefits without having sex. These all seem like paper-thin arguments to me and I was wondering if anyone knew of anything else.
Edit: That and it will allow gays to feel more accepted and be openly gay in public and less cautious when hitting on people.