I think the next logical step for the wing nuts to take regarding what marriage is and is not, are laws that penalize couples for not procreating, and laws rewarding ones that do. I remember reading that in at least one state in the union, couples cohabitating outside of marriage can be penalized via local ordinance. I suspect that could be broadened to apply on a state wide level as well.

There’s a inherent contradiction in all this too. Where is the less government? Where is the refraining from intruding on the lives of Americans? Last time I checked, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered folk are also Americans who pay taxes, live, have families and even attend church.

I can’t help but think that if Christianity in all its many flavors wasn’t such an integral part in all this, would such measures even be considered by a state’s political wing? Maybe so. Perhaps the prejudice would persist, but would it be so intrusive, so contradictory to a party that beats its chest over the concept of “less government.”