I spoke with Greg Quinlan, founder of the "Pro-Family" Network yesterday when he was on "Open Line: with Fred Anderle". There is nothing "pro-family" about his views. This self-avowed "former" gay man appeals, not to the best, but the worst, in his drive to get an amendment on the ballot that would ban the legal recognition of any relationship but the marriage of a man and a woman. He and others of his ilk, appeal to the prejudices, misconceptions and fears that people have towards same-gender couples.

This amendment would exclude not only same-gender couples, but also cohabitating different gender couples. And, while it would not prohibit companies from offering benefits to domestic partners, it would cause significant hardship in court disputes arising from these benefits as it would prohibit the courts from even recognizing these relationships.

"Pro-Family"...I think not. Pro-fear, Pro-ignorance, Pro-intolerance are more appropriate to Mr. Quinlan and his merry band.