I agree with the argument, but not the conclusion

The last two posts of mine have been filled with frustration. For that I apologize. The frustration is real though.

I understand the need of recognition for non-marital relationships. The problem lies with language. Since there are few options and limited expression for these relationships, the closest possible words may seem to call it marriage. The solution is something else though.

If our society wants to progress and accept homosexual relationships, it can only be done by means of developing its own word and special meaning.

We still live in a society, where it is common to attack a person's orientation. It's the first way to hurt and try to dominate over a person in a social setting. Terms I will refrain from posting, that are used as homosexual slurs need to be erased from our vocabulary.

Many people, if not gay, have gay friends and family, who they deeply care for. For them supporting gay marriage is simply a nice gesture with the best of intentions. I sympathize and respect that point of view. Marriage is not the venue to express that need. Instead we must create a new venue, that stands on its own merit. I believe that could be done, if there wasn't push for the redefining of marriage and marginalizing the defense of marriage with ad hominem attacks.

Renee Aste

Lowell Massachusetts