In support of the marriage amendment, some say same-sex marriages in Virginia would unjustly undermine marriage. They argue that homosexual relationships are less likely to be monogamous because the homosexual community is more sexually open. "Society is therefore justified in not granting legal recognition to a class of relationships that will predictably be less faithful, less committed, and more fragile" (Cline, Austin). The theory is based on a stereotype that the majority of homosexuals are unable to maintain a private relationship with another person.
The theory is based on a stereotype that the majority of homosexuals are unable to maintain a private relationship with another person. Basing their opinion on same-sex relationships that lack a legal union should be considered irrelevant. Homosexual marriages in the state do no exist; subsequently, there is no evidence to support that a marriage would be less monogamous. There is not enough credible information from the limited number of marriages in Vermont and Massachusetts to support the claim that same-sex marriages are less monogamous.
