What is the basis for a constitutional ban on Gay Marriage?

[gilesdancer]

I'm curious what the consensus is. I can't come up with a legitimate legal reason, so I’m left with the “moral” one, which I also don’t get. Is there a legal reason? What is the moral one based on other than “it’s just wrong”? What arguments can be made in support of the ban? Inquiring minds want to know…

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[pc75056]

Actually, most companies that I have ever worked for pass the cost of spousal insurance on to the employee. I have had to pay as much as double to add a spouse and double again for kids. Unless you work for a really nice company, they won't eat those costs... You will.

And by encouraging homosexual marriages, you would actually reduce health costs by encouraging fidelity. (monogamous is the wrong word by definition. I don't have another word.) People who are married, are generally healthier, live longer, and don't run into the same illnesses that single people run into. Their social circles get smaller because there is no reason to mingle with new people.

It increases the taxes in the government coffers, until they fix the "marriage penalty".

It increases new home purchases. Married people have a tendency to buy houses as opposed to staying in apartments.

It reduces DWI, people who are married tend to be more responsible with their levels of intoxication.

Lower incidents of diabetes, heart disease, anxiety disorders, and cancer.

People who are married have a tendency to keep jobs longer, show up on time on a more consistent basis, and take fewer sick days.

People who are married tend to have better diets.

Keep in mind, these are all generalities. Your mileage may vary.

[xkookykrysx]

Oh, I'm all for gay marriage, don't get me wrong. I just quoted two reasons that I've heard of related to why certain groups don't wish it to be passed. Hope that clarifies :)