BOTH Steve and Rayna have raised s. NONE of us ... ... after all, is given the choice as to our [inate] sexual orientation.

... in other words, individual sexual preferences are inborn! Because of this, of course, I'm fully aware there will always be those who "bat the other way", so to speak. Although relieved to be totally heterosexual, I am equally conscious of the expression, "there but for the grace of God, go I!" Therefore, if I discovered I had a close relative who turned out to be gay, it certainly wouldn't mean I'd love that person any the less.

Having said as much, I still maintain that sanctioning 'gay marriage' is a step too far.

I hope I've managed to make myself clear.