... the ritual; and the emotional components of a public declaration and celebration. Gays and lesbians are raised in the same culture as everyone else. When they settle down, they want gold band, legal documents, and they want kids. They are loyal, monogamous mates who are devoted to each other and value and participate in family life. Their sexual orientation does not prevent ... recognize the fundamental right of homosexuals to do the same. The obstacles being put in front of homosexual couples are in the name of the "normal" people actively seek to define their definition to all. These ...

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