Changes

Since rights are a [[zero-sum game]],<ref>[http://bbprof.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/the-new-three-rs/ The New Three R's], by Bill Borst</ref> granting same-sex couples the right to "marry" will necessarily come at the expense of the rights of others.

Since rights are a [[zero-sum game]],<ref>[http://bbprof.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/the-new-three-rs/ The New Three R's], by Bill Borst</ref> granting same-sex couples the right to "marry" will necessarily come at the expense of the rights of others.

==Economic effects

==Economic effects==

After recognizing same-sex "marriage" and other liberal policies, [[Portugal]] saw its credit rating reduced to junk level.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/05/us-usa-economy-instantportugal-idUSTRE7645BV20110705 Instant view: Portugal downgraded to junk by Moody's]</ref>  More generally, in the European debt crisis, countries that recognize same-sex "marriage" are faring worse than countries whose policy on the subject still follows Christian and conservative moral teachings.

After recognizing same-sex "marriage" and other liberal policies, [[Portugal]] saw its credit rating reduced to junk level.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/05/us-usa-economy-instantportugal-idUSTRE7645BV20110705 Instant view: Portugal downgraded to junk by Moody's]</ref>  More generally, in the European debt crisis, countries that recognize same-sex "marriage" are faring worse than countries whose policy on the subject still follows Christian and conservative moral teachings.