To everyone stating the separate but equal claim, I think this needs to be posted one more time:
Anyone who thinks any differently is not only mistaken but ignorant. Marriage, before the inception of the Catholic church, has never been a religious institution.
And I am disgusted by all of you who stated that same sex couples should not be allowed to adopt on the basis of potential stigmatization by school yard bullies. Lets blame the victims, perfect argument; why not attack the attitudes that cause the discrimination against these children instead of demonizing a couples desire for a family.
In short, besides a very vocal minority, this thread has done nothing but give me hope for a much better future.