The real motivation behind the Federal Marriage Amendment

Good article, especially in light of what is happening now in Ohio. I've believed a long time that the FMA's motivation for a constitutional amendment defining marriage as one man, one woman wasn't because they wanted to "save marriage", but rather a bigoted, mean spirited hatred of the only minority left they feel they can get away with marginalizing.

It's funny to me that one of the principles that conservatives claim to endorse is the desire to have less government involvement in the day to day lives of people. Yet, they are driving the constitutional amendment to prevent gay partners from getting married. It's hard to imagine anything more intrusive than that.

So why aren't the FMAers backing Mr. Hostettler's bill?

Because protecting state's rights and protecting marriage are not what this movement is all about.

In its current form, FMA is nothing but a punitive anti-gay measure, plain and simple. And realization of this fact is fueling growing opposition to FMA among conservatives, including Christians. But don't take my word for it; read it in their own words at www.lawfullywedded.com.

In any event, what's the rush to pass the FMA this year?

I'll tell you. Because proponents know that every year more and more younger folks join the electorate who don't share the same anti-gay sentiments of their parents and grandparents. If FMAers can't pass an anti-gay constitutional amendment this year or next, they sure as heck won't be able to pass one in five or 10 years. (story)