I don't know much about it, but here are some thoughts: It's only done in a couple places, like San Fransisco and massachusetts or something. I'm pretty sure in a few years or whatnot, the people that got this started will have the option of redoing it and in the process translate all gay marriages that have taken place into 'civil unions' Despite religious (mostly Christian) claims, the state of marriage is not exclusive to any religion and has no doubt existed before most. I do agree with Dav, though...gay couples being allowed to adopt children is lunacy. Children should be raised in moderate, NORMAL environments. Homosexuality is NOT normal. If a gay person wants a child, they should -*BAD WORD*--well have sex with THE OPPOSITE SEX and make one. It's not like they have to love the person just to get them pregnant. You can even pay people to have your babies these days. To me, giving a child to a gay couple is kind of like altering fate. It's like dealing cards out of order...it just shouldn't be done, it changes everything.