If the truth be told, the opposite will occur. Committed relationships taken seriously by the community at large, will create a stronger and more productive society. It has been clearly documented that many problems of substance and sexual abuse, as well as low self-esteem within the gay and lesbian community can be attributed to our society's failure to acknowledge and embrace these relationships. They pay a high percentage of the total taxes that benefits us all. They are citizens in every respect.
Marriage is a basic right.
When two people desire to publicly commit to one another in love for life, that should be cause for celebration- not consternation. Let us continue to educate and inform. As an issue of social justice, this bridge too, will eventually be crossed.