(More) thoughts from Napa on same-sex marriage

Again, from the Napa Valley Register's (intriguingly beloved and hated) comments section:

• Firewater wrote on Jun 8, 2008 7:39 AM:

  " Good for Napa, it's about time this law went thru. I don't understand people trying to stop this arrangement since it doesn't effect them personally, maybe their moral beliefs.
  but to the gay couples that have been together over decades they deserve this. THey should have benefits just like straight people do.
  I know there will be alot of flack over this, but if any of you know gay people you would understand.
  I am not gay but do have relatives and friends, This subject to me is like abortions. The government should not step in and control our bodies and our lives because of moral issues.

• db76 wrote on Jun 8, 2008 9:35 AM:

  " This is going to be the end of the American family. Divorce rates will shoot up to 50 percent, men will cheat on their wives, kids will use drugs, and global warming will trigger hurricanes in the South... "

• yamamama wrote on Jun 8, 2008 11:01 AM:

  " This is wonderful news. Congratulations to all those who have waited so long for the right to legalize their commitment to one another. "
  

• royrodger wrote on Jun 8, 2008 1:23 PM:

  " Didn't Roy Rodgers marry his horse after Dale past away or the other way around. Whats next animal marriages? "
  

• FaithNHope wrote on Jun 8, 2008 2:59 PM:

  " Does the word Bible mean anything to any of you? Where are your morals? Man, this town is going downhill fast. This is so sad. These relationships are wrong people. Wrong. There are no two ways about it. "
  

• carlon wrote on Jun 8, 2008 4:35 PM:

  " FnH....how does treating all people equally make this downhill??? And what does equality have to do with the bible? According to the bible adulterers should be put to death, as should anyone who works on Sunday.
  
  If you are personally against gay marriage, don't have one. "
  

• bloodagar wrote on Jun 8, 2008 5:15 PM:

  " Once there was a time when women did not have rights, blacks did not have rights...this was injustice and intolerance. Equating homosexuality with bestiality? Grow up. Pedophilia? Certainly not.
  
  Every woman and man should be equal in the eyes of the law. (period).
  God? Keep that away from my state! Far from my state, close to my heart.
  
  The hate and judgment is too much. Those who are against it...vote it out...it is your right to TRY to at least.
  
  End of the American Family. FaithNHope:" Does the word Bible mean anything to any of you? Where are your morals? Man, this town is going downhill fast. This is so sad. These relationships are wrong people. Wrong. There are no two ways about it. "
  
  My advice Hope?....check your history. Are you seriously still following that version The Romans perverted? Check your own morals...tsktsk for the judgment.
  

• db76 wrote on Jun 8, 2008 6:37 PM:

  " FaithNHope: I agree with you 100 percent. If you let gay people marry, than pretty soon Blacks will want to marry whites, Asians will marry Mexicans, and Jews will marry Christians. Society will fall apart!!! "
  
  
• if you can't beat 'em... wrote on Jun 8, 2008 8:02 PM:
  " Hoo-ray for gays!!
  I am happy to see so many positive comments in this blog--this town may be better off than I give it credit for sometimes. "
  

• NValleyGirl wrote on Jun 9, 2008 2:03 PM:

  " Wooo Hooo!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited, it is about time!
  
  db76: You are cracking me up! Don't forget we have to preserve the sanctity of Britney Spears' 24 hour marriage!
  
  FaithnHope: You make me thankful that we live in a secular society. "