We have plenty of it right here at home. There is currently a bill in the state House of Representatives that would forbid same-sex marriages from being legally recognized in Iowa. Traditionally, marriages that are legal in one state are recognized as being legal in other states. Other states are looking at passing similar legislation to ensure that same-sex couples are not given legal recognition. This is not just about allowing gay people to have the dignity of being married.
Marriage carries with it certain economic benefits, such as insurance rates and housing.
By denying gay people the right to be legally married, they are denied economic benefits that heterosexual couples enjoy. Republican legislators have been the driving force behind keeping same-sex marriages illegal. Ironically, it is the Republican presidential hopefuls who have been trudging across the state, unanimously promising a less obtrusive government if elected. I think a cartoon Camp drew for The Texas Triangle probably best sums up these sad situations. Hate today for a better tomorrow.