It's ridiculous to insinuate that the social recognition of homosexual civil unions damages families or the institution of marriage.

State governor is certainly nothing to be sneered at! But I don't think that there are still limits here. A gay man could presumably also become chancellor.

Let's not ask whether the parents are gay or heterosexual. The important thing is who the best parents are in each individual case.

As conservatives, we can only be glad if two people legally take responsibility for each other, in good times and bad.

I'm a devout individual so I remain faithful to my church.

I don't support gay marriage despite being a conservative. I support gay marriage because I am a conservative.

It's ridiculous to insinuate that the social recognition of homosexual civil unions damages families or the institution of marriage.