Dan Barry, writing in the "About New York" column in the NY Times, reflects:
In recent weeks, the struggle to define our nation has included a debate over the legality of gay marriage. Often lost in the hubbub, though, is any recognition of how hard it is to find a partner for life in the first place. For some, the debate is important, compelling - and theoretical.
The column's title: "Gay Marriage? First You Need to Fall in Love."
Of course, not everyone is the marrying kind. Marriage can be a
great institution, but who wants to live in an
institution? Yuk, yuk.