My initial reaction was "fine". As I think about it, I become rather sad that we are losing a distinctive quality in the meaning of marriage - namely that it celebrates how men and women complement each other (not only for purposes of procreation).
In every way I want equal recognition of partnerships be they straight or gay. Why then am I sad about changing the meaning of a word?
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To find myself suddenly struggling to welcome gay marriage?
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