Thanks for that reasoned post Molly and I agree with quite a bit of it.
However, I notice even you, use the "none of our damn business" argument occasionally.

Well it's not only the religious who believe in the institution of marriage, in fact a huge majority all over the world hold this view and they may feel that the sexual orientation of those allowed into that institution is very much their business.

I repeat, none of the points I raise on this thread are necessarily my personal opinions....Ake