Thousands rally for gay marriage in Seattle

The Best (worst) quote from the people against the marches today in Seattle and elsewhere:

Sen. Dan Swecker, R-Rochester, a longtime opponent of same-sex marriage, said if a gay marriage bill is passed he will work to put it on the ballot statewide and defeat it. "For me, this is the biggest issue," Swecker said, "and I will oppose it with every resource I can possibly muster. Marriage is something that needs to be set apart and protected."

Really, gay marriage is the biggest issue facing the country? Not the economy, the multiple wars, or unemployment, or the homeless?
And what, Mr. Swecker, are you protecting marriage from exactly? Oh I get it, you are against equal rights for all people. Similar to separate and unequal? You like segregation perhaps?
If the country was run by a bunch of people under 40 the USA would be a much happier place. It's sickening that this is even an issue.