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1. Im a conservative. 2. I know gay people who I would consider honorable and good people. 3. I haven't given much thought to gay marriage (however see 1 and 4)My biggest concern is where do you draw the line. Polygamy? I need more reason and open debate. (If thats still possible in our country) 4. I do not believe (as does the constitution) that the courts have a right to set public policy. Public policy is set by the peoples' representatives. (If you don't like the policy vote the person(s) out.) 5. The right to marriage is not a guaranteed right. Heterosexual marriage is excepted because of our long standing traditions and laws. Other forms of marriage in our society have no such track record and hence no preemptive right for me to accept it no questions asked. 6. I believe that debates on this issue should be left to the states. Where the people in a smaller political spectrum can debate it democratically and legislate accordingly. 7. People in the east are not like people in the west or central states for that matter. No one has the right to force their views apon me just as i can not force my views apon them. Going around the democratic and legislative processes and seeking victories via another court mandate will further erode the democratic institutions that have made our country so great. 8. If gays and their families and friends believe they are right and use reason and resoluteness they will eventually get their point across. If you still don't believe an unpopular idea can become law I suggest you see prohibition. 7. Using the court system to forward a social agenda is not what a democratic republic is. Having the people decide via demoratic process is. 8. I suggest you read the desenting opinion of Roe-vs-Wade. The disenters opinion is prophetic when you view today's national politics. 9. Getting these highly sensitive topics; i.e. abortion, gay marriage out of the national debate is paramount to the health of our republic. Remember all powers and rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution are delegated to the states. I suggest we start following the laws as they are written. 10. Tyranny of the minority is no different then tyranny of the majority. Its still tyranny. Let the people speak. If they are wrong at least its their decsion and not some unelected government official.