Why would gay people want to be married?
For the same reasons that straight people wish to get married. Besides the public commitment to each other, it provides social, financial, legal and other benefits. It provides legal protections when owning property or raising children. Note: Published information on sexual orientation has flourished in the past 10 years. You may wish to update your knowledge from the The Blue Book, published by the Mt. Kisko Presbyterian Church, www.pcmk.org, available as a free download. You can also purchase copies for $3. The Blue Book provides detailed information on the subject of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons. Questions and answers are categorized into scientific, social, family life, and theological perspectives. It also includes a detailed list of references. PFLAG Los Angeles www.pflagla.org v 1.