Typical proponents of same-sex marriage think that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry without interference from others because they love each other.  In addition, they believe we have two classes of people: (1) persons who prefer members of the opposite sex and (2) persons who prefer members of the same sex.  The first group may marry in accordance with their preferences.  The second group may not marry in accordance with their preferences.  Discrimination purportedly exists against the second group. The logic of the above position has an enticing simplicity, but is it true? First, marriage involves more than feelings or attitudes of the parties involved.  If it were subjective, then anyone could be "married," and it would no longer be an institution.  Justice S. Sotomayor hinted at this during her questioning of the attorneys against California’s Proposition 8 when she asked if any restrictions could be placed on marriage....(Read Full Post)