"What in your mind is the difference between civil unions and marriage ? I read where several people , VOR being one of them , are opposed to gay marriage but support civil unions . If it is just the name then should n't we just change the name of all marriage licenses to civil unions ? It is a lot like saying you like lemon juice but hate lemon squeezeings ."
"You are right . Also , if the name was n't important to those like VOR , they would have no problem with gay people using that name of `` marriage `` . They know the name marriage carries with it a certain social significance and recognition that civil unions do not . That 's why they want gay people to use only the lesser term . They do n't want gay people and being gay , to have an equal level of recognition in this society ."
"opposed to gay marriage"
"You are right They do n't want gay people and being gay"