Originally Posted by NW Ponderer
I prefer the term "same-gender" rather than "same-sex" because it refers to the status of the person rather than emphasizing "sex," which we all know is "icky" to Americans.
In addition, many people "marry" without any intention of having sex. It constantly amazes me that people can raise the inability of same-gendered people to procreate as an argument against their marriage, when people well beyond childbearing age get married all the time just for companionship.

Originally Posted by Phil Hoskins
I am repeating myself I suppose, but I do not think the gay community is of a single mind about anything, much less marriage vs. civil unions.
What a surprise. Many White people are shocked to discover that not all Black people are of the same religion. Go figure.

Steve
Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love,
to respect and be kind to one another,
so that we may grow with peace in mind.
(Native American prayer)