Thought on Gay Marriage

(Heard this morning on the Stephanie Miller radio program, but I think it's a really good idea.)

The main argument for the anti gay marriage amendment seems to be that gay marriage demeans the sanctity of the institution of marriage. Indeed, the name "The Defense of Marriage Act" all but proves this.

And lots of people (myself included) have said that a 50% divorce rate does far more to demean marriage than whether people of the same gender can form a committed relationship with each other and be called a couple in the eyes of the nation.

So I propose that we amend the amendment. While we're making gay marriage illegal, let's also make divorce illegal. If we really think marriage is such a sacred thing, something which needs to be treated with utter respect and reverance, then let's make it so.

I'm pretty sure a lot of the very vocal proponents of this "Defense of Marriage" amendment would balk. People like Rush Limbaugh and Newt Gingrich, who have each been divorced more than once.

And truth be told, I've been divorced as well, I certainly don't advocate that the bill PASS with this change. I'm simply saying if the defense of marriage is truly your goal, then let's get to it. Put your money where your mouth is and do something that REALLY defends the sanctity of the marriage vow.

And then see just how many people stand up and salute.

Liam.