I didn't do the break down quote by quote thing here because I'm not that good at it.
I'm pretty sure that if you and I got into a discussion about religion or even the immorality of gay marriage we would completely agree. Where we disagree is the role of governement in these issues. I fear a government that meddles in issues where there is no victim and my religous/moral beliefs are being imposed on others. Mainly because I don't want someone else's religious/moral beliefs imposed on me whenever there is a change in the political winds. I will stop short of comparing it to sharia law because it's not a fair comparison, but an equally slippery slope.
The downfall of our society and the prevelance and acceptance of what was once considered immoral behavior is not because the law has allowed it, it can be traced straight back to an overzealous interpretation of the seperation of church and state in 1967 when prayer in schools was banned, followed by a continued assault on religious freedom under the guise of seperation of church and state. Prior to then, churches had a major impact on what was viewed as right and wrong in this country. I don't believe we can fix this through legislation, it can only be fixed by removing past harmfull legislation and ending the political correctness that has prevented churches from having a voice in the public square.
I was not attempting to make my post an endorsement of Ron Paul. His views on foreign policy and on legalizing all drugs are deal breakers for me. For the record, I will support Herman Cain if he emerges as a viable candidate. If Cain does not, then I will be voting for Perry in the primaries. No matter who wins the GOP nomination, I will be voting republican just as I have since Reagan. For 2012, I wish I could vote twice against Obama.
ETA, I admit that drugs are not always a victimless crime, and I do not advocate a repeal of all drug laws.However in Gilligans case..........leave the man alone. Just because you can arrest someone doesn't mean that you should.