My earlier statement meant that the homo-sexual community was not exactly represented in the media in a manner that showed them as Americans that just want to get by in the world. It is one of the reason that I do change the channel. I agree with you about the Spears thing.

The laws of America do not give anyone the RIGHT to be married. For that matter it is not a right. The laws of the States simply recongnize an existing institution and the benifits to society by supporting it.

I do not feel threatened by the thought of SSM but it would have detrimental effects on the country as a whole. If you think that it is hard to afford and keep medical benifits now it would be impossible if anyone could be considered a spouse.