A few weeks ago one of our readers asked me what I thought of "gay rights/marriage". We generally do not respond. It has been our experience that responses lead to diatribes. Then the actual point of the original article is obfuscated. But this seems to be a sincere question, so I will answer.

I believe the question arose after reading my comments about President Bush's state of the union speech. I was curious as to the extolling of President Clinton. I then expressed wonder over how many people are afraid of Homosexual marriage. All of that aside, the answer is easy. I support same sex marriage. I have no objections. I have no personal, nor manipulated religious views against two people who have found love, affection and companionship.

I have seen families torn apart by the cultural attitude towards homosexuallity. Good decent people on both sides; have had their hearts torn out. Those who acknowledged who they were, have been shunted and disowned by those people most important to them. I could easily launch into my own diatribe concerning "Choice Vs Biological Imperative". That would not address the question.

The question of same sex marriage is to me a no brainer. Homosexuals in many cases have been denied the Love of their families. They have been abused and marginalized by society. All People need the affirmation and validation of bonded love. Homosexuals too need to know and feel that they are worthy of Love. They, as with all people, need the acceptance of someone with whom they can share themselves.

No, I am not the person to get in the way of such a basic Human need. An emotional and committed bond is too important for me to trash. It is also too important a bond for me to deny to anyone.