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Prop 8 changes only the constitution of the state of California - not the United States Constitution. Federal law has on the books the "Defense of Marriage Act" from 1996 : Wikipedia QUOTE The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, is the short title of a federal law of the United States passed on September 21, 1996 as Public Law No. 104-199, 110 Stat. 2419. Its provisions are codified at 1 United StatesC. § 7 and 28 United StatesC. § 1738C. The law has two effects:    1. No state (or other political subdivision within the United States) need treat a relationship between persons of the same sex as a marriage, even if the relationship is considered a marriage in another state.    2. The Federal Government may not treat same-sex relationships as marriages for any purpose, even if concluded or recognized by one of the states. The bill was passed by Congress by a vote of 85-14 in the Senate[1] and a vote of 342-67 in the House of Representatives[2], and was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on September 21, 1996. At the time of passage, it was expected that at least one state would soon legalize same-sex marriage, whether by legislation or judicial interpretation of either the state or federal constitution. Opponents of such recognition feared (and many proponents hoped) that the other states would then be required to recognize such marriages under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the United States Constitution. Changing the US Constitution would take a 2/3 majority vote in Congress, and it has failed several times in the past 5 years to get past either the House or the Senate. As far as my stance on this issue -- well, if it were ONLY the solemnization of vows between two people that was at stake, I might have had a difficult time deciding. However, this is not what it's about. It's about validating and legitimizing behavior which is contrary to the laws of God. The GLBT lobby has an agenda to force "us" (everyone besides them) to accept/validate their behavior, and, since they can't change the minds of adults, they will start with kindergartners. It's a brilliant strategy, really, because if you teach children from the time they are small that something is not just "okay" but NORMAL and GOOD and ACCEPTABLE, they will believe it the rest of their lives. Especially if it comes from a trusted source, like a teacher whom they admire and look up to. We, as parents, have the right to decide what our children will be taught in public school - not the GLBT. I will fight every step of the way any legislation, constitutional amendments, or court decisions which try to infringe upon my rights as a parent. Rather off topic, but... When my nephew asked for sponsorship in a bike ride for AIDS research, I was more than happy to contribute. What I didn't know was that my contribution went to support the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center. I now get emails from the Center, and I can tell you, this is the smuttiest filth I've ever seen. And all it is is a newsletter and activity calendar for the GLBT community. I'd be happy to forward one to you so you can understand my position a little clearer. I will not have this forced on young children. [See Similar Topics]