Lie the prohibition, religion also plays a role in this debate. Fundamentalist Christians for example believe that both gay marriage and abortion are wrong and should not be allowed in society. On the other hand, there are those who are raped, cannot afford another child, or would like to be married to make their love official, although they are both men or both women.

The problem with using Constitutional amendment to prohibit any form of human rights is that such legislation becomes self-contradictory. The Constitution guarantees human rights, while amendments to prohibit these are unconstitutional. Like the prohibition, it is more likely than not that problems will ensue when prohibiting the right of human beings to conduct their lives in a certain way. This is particularly true of gay marriage. Those who are against it generally hold their opinions for aesthetic or religious reasons, and certainly this is their right....
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