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Originally Posted by Knalus

I respect this position - it has a lot to commend it.

I may be presumptuous regarding the value that others put in the institution, sure, I'll recognize that. But it still doesn't change the fact that the implication is there. You may find your position is in the minority amongst those who wish to "continue" refining the definition, after all your point of view is well known to be unique. Most of what I see is people who are trying hard to not be bigots. It appears to me that their belief is that changing the definition of marriage is somehow the only way of showing their acceptance and tolerance of homosexuality. The corollary of that is that those who disagree with gay marriage are by definition homophobic and bigoted. In a way, it's a political position most people are holding. I dislike this. I do not think that marriage should be held hostage for political reasons. It's too important to change the definition for these reasons.

You can call me cold, you can call me wrong, you can call me whatever, just don't call me a bigot. It's not because of that.

Than what?