I was discussing gay marriage with a liberal friend of mine. The discussion made me think about the subject a bit more, and I came to a conclusion that doesn't seem to be brought up very often. Here's my reasoning:

I'm a Christian who believes that homosexual marriage is not right. It doesn't mean that I hate homosexuals, it's just that it violates my conscience to be forced to subsidise it through the governmental system. But as my liberal friend pointed out, homosexuals have to support straight marriages. Why should it not be the other way around? This is a logical argument.

But still, I shouldn't be forced to violate my conscience. Meanwhile, there are unattractive people and people with emotional problems who can't get married. Why should they be forced to support a system that gives financial breaks to people who are luckier than them? It's like a tax on the socially crippled.

Also, if we officially approve of straight marriage and in some states gay marriage, why stop there? Why can't I marry my brother, or my dog? Am I supposed to be "in love" to get married, or can I start a business and marry my business partner? Why can't groups of people get married?

See, once the government starts legally sanctioning love, it stirs up a whole mess of issues. Gay marriage is just the tip of the iceberg, and ought to point out the giant flaw in a system that is regulating morality. Whether you are pro-gay marriage or not, surely this should be obvious. Why is the government even involved in this?