Whether you like the term gay marriage or not; whether you prefer same sex marriage or marriage equality; whether you relate as gay, lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual, transsexual, gender fluid or any of the other sex positive terms out there, Daniel W. Kelly has written a hell of a must read article.

From SexIs today:

What are both sides really fighting about here? Is it the right for gays to be legally coupled, or is it ownership of the word “marriage”? Straights continually try to “define” marriage as between a man and a woman, and have it legally interpreted that way. But to suggest that marriage has always been between a man and a woman is to either know very little about history, or to be furiously trying to rewrite it. Marriage has at varying times involved polygamy, child brides, and yes, even married priests…until the church realized it was losing money and land to widows. So should it really come as a shock that a progressive society may once again be redefining marriage?

Can permitting a word to be used by a particular segment of the population really lead to the end of this centuries-old institution? Gays aren’t looking to weaken marriage, but to actually take part in it, support it, and make it that much more of a solid institution. Not to mention, we want payback for all the damn wedding gifts we’ve been obligated to give to others over the years!

Want more?  Head over and read the rest of Daniel’s editorial and check out The Bloggess while you’re there.  She’s giving tips to virgins this week…