Slowly but surely our legal system is moving and progressing towards recognizing and validating gay marriage. California Supreme Court has just ruled on the subject, lifting the ban on gay marriages. It is a very well-written and reasoned opinion. See here and here. Of course, there is a countertrend developing to pass an initiative to erect hurdles. A large part of our society, some influenced by faith and religion, others simply by traditional concepts, is resisting the move towards recognizing gay marriages... I remember Bill Clinton's comments with regard to the treatment of victims of AIDS at a symposium, "People discriminate and develop prejudice because of fear and insecurity." Well said. I am just wondering, if homophobia is also a result of such fears and insecurities in people...
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