[Trogdor]

Not seeing any name calling here. We're just having a rational discussion about why we're voting one way or another.

And you're correct. Voting no does not some how legalize gay marriage. As you stated it would basically remain the same, and make it harder for a gay marriage amendment to be passed in the future. That said, voting yes is a vote to limit a human beings privileges (note I did not say right). Some people are okay with voting to take way someone else's privileges. I personally am not, with out further justification such as what I had originally asked someone to explain to me. And that is, without using religion or falsely accusing homosexuals of being bad parents, is there a reason they should not be allowed to marry? I'm open to hearing one.

Those of us voting no understand that this will not change whether or not homosexuals can get married. They still won't, either way. However, if you support reform for a certain position the why would you vote for a bill that would make you position less of a possibility in the future? Say you support the legalization of marijuana. It's currently illegal. If a bill for stronger penalties for possession comes up, you wouldnt support that, even though supporting it doesn't change the legality of marijuana.