And as long as gays are not penalized in the civil arena , I think the folks should make the call at the ballot box .
However , it is clear that most Americans want heterosexual marriage to maintain its special place in American society .
As long as gays are not penalized in the civil arena , I think the folks should make the call at the ballot box .
However , it is clear that most Americans want heterosexual marriage to maintain its special place in American society .