The Arguments for and against Gay Marriage

When asked if he would support an amendment to the U.S. constitution to ban gay marriage, President Bush said "Marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman. If activist judges insist on redefining marriage by court order, the only alternative will be the constitutional process."(qtd. in USA Today). As Helen of Troy was the face that launched a thousand ships, this quote launched a national debate over the right for gays to marry. I intend to explore why there is so much controversy surrounding this subject and why so many people are against it.
Ask just about anyone. They'll all tell you they're in favor of equal rights for homosexuals. …