Gay Marriage

[Deadlyman]

Since we have cover pretty much the whole spectrum of the pros and cons of homosexual marriage, lets see what would be the logical solution that would be a win win situation for everyone, if possible. In other words, what should be the next step? Keep in mind, this is not really a political hotbed issue like abortion, health insurance, gun control, etc. Both Bush and Kerry are against the Federal government deciding the meaning of marriage. I know Bush is completely against homosexual marriage as a whole and Kerry wants it be a decision to be made on the state level.

So if left to the states and the citizens of the states (Example California has already done this) votes to define marriage as between a man and a woman, then should the issue be settled for that state? Or how exactly should this be decided? Who should have the authority to define marriage. I thought when issues are put to the vote of the people it is settled. If public opinion is against redefining the word marriage, then that is what needs to be worked on, not the government.

Sorry for another twist here. My mom teaches a critical thinking class online for the local CC here. I guess I have too much of her in me :D