I am a Republican and I have to say I'm ashamed of my party's stance on this social issue. I'm ashamed in general and I'm ashamed that so many in the party are stupid enough to take the side of an issue they can't win. One day, I hope the moderates like myself will steer the party's future.

I think its quite clear the majority of the US will accept gay civil unions with equal rights: http://pollingreport.com/civil.htm. Last number was 48% for civil unions with 7% unsure.

Michael's words are frightening when realizing that so many other people share his views. Our social norms in Western society included beheading and other brutal methods of execution right up to the 18th century. Just because they were done for thousands of years, doesn't make it right.

Give us what Craig sub proposes AND civil unions.