Gay Rights

I'm tired of the whole gay rights discussion. And in an effort to make my opinion known, I am posting my opinion. I will start out with the statement that I am not anti-gay. I believe that people are entitled to make the choices that they want. If that includes living with someone of your own gender, so be it. I also believe that if a member of a gay couple is in the hospital, their partner should be able to see them. I do not believe that gay marriage should be allowed. Marriage is an age old rite, not a right, between "man and wife" which I think should be kept sacred. The homosexual community should respect that as much as they ask for respect and acceptance of others.
The heart of my contention with the gay pride community comes from the hypocrisy that I see. They say that they want their voices to be heard, and that their beliefs should be respected. Then the minute another group steps up and states their beliefs and opinions, it is immediately struck down, protested, and violently attacked. This is wrong and should not be.