Why isn't it the same?

[SoutherDem]

5. Here in the south it was religious

I don't know where but in the old testament there is something about mixing the races. I have heard the argument made multiple times.

Things are getting better be we have a long way to go, one of my best friends is in an interracial marriage and have a beautiful baby girl. He and I have compared walking hand and hand with the person we love (someone of a different race for him, same gender for me) in public and we both confessed to in some areas letting go of our wife/partner's hand. He has also told me although no one has ever said anything against his daughter, that some of the "compliments" have racist overtones.

Congratulations on your marriage I hope you have a long happy life together. On your husband being from Italy. Here in the south, that also has caused issues. My uncle married a lady from Italy back in the early 60's. There were some who felt that was wrong also, not to mention she was Catholic.

Sadly, we here in the south have a lot of skeletons in our closet. Bigotry of race, nationality, religion and sexual orientation just to name a few.

I know making it legal won't make it accepted.

I was just confused why a people who have fought for equal rights, can vote against another't equal rights. I will give you one difference between gay rights vs. African American rights. If I walk into an area where I know people are not gay-friendly I can attempt to hide any evidence that I am gay. That option is not for African Americans.

More over I understand they may feel it is wrong based on religious beliefs, but how can my marrying a man hurt, or affect their religion in any way. Borrowing a saying from the abortion issue. If you don't like gay marriage don't marry someone of the same sex.

Once again congratulations one your marriage!