What it says to me is that it is OK to outlaw civil unions or any aspect of them. That SSUs can never expect to have the same rights conferred upon them that traditional marriages do and that homosexuals are thereby second class citizens. IMO it is therefore in conflict with the 14th amendment. Furthermore, because there are religious aspects to the concept of marriage, the proposed amendment is also in conflict with the second amendment.
So many possible smart-aleck responses come to mind that I cannot decide on the one I like best, so I will respond by simply quoting the above-cited second amendment:
"A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
Shooting Off My Mouth Again Maru
-- Ronn! :)
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