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I usually try to stay away from controversial issues but since my wife and I had a close friend who died from HIV back in the late 90's, I thought I'd weigh in. BTW he was gay. His name was Brett and he was a brilliant local Playwright who passed before his time.
A person's gender or sexual preference was never an issue during our friendship. I am of the mindset that what goes on in someone's bedroom is their own business. Having said that, what does concern me is no matter what your lifestyle is, it's OK just don't push it on me or my family. Just as I'm Roman Catholic, I never try to push my beliefs on someone who lets say believes in Buddha or Mohammad.
Lets face it. There are good, decent and well respected gays as there are good, decent straights. There are also the opposite in each group. A good example is the issue of same sex marriage in California where the people spoke and voted against SSM. I had no problem with gay activists protesting until the protesting became violent. The Mormon Church was targeted and swastikas were painted on the building. This was done because of the church's doctrine forbids homosexuality.
The gay movement has always believed in Tolerance. lately that message has been lost because the ranks have been infiltrated by radicals who want nothing more than to create disruption and dissent. The majority of gays in the country are appalled by what's going on and are realizing this behavior will do nothing less than setting them back.
The bottom line for me is I'm OK with Civil Unions between same sex partners with the same civil rights as I enjoy, but disagree on same sex marriage outside that of one man and one woman as what my religion so dictates. The key here is, If I met a gay couple who were married in Mass. or Ct. I would treat them as I would anyone else as long as they treated me the same.
If the SSM issue were to come to a vote in my state I would vote against it. If the issue passed I would respect the voice of the people.
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