An Open Letter

Dear Senator John Ensign (R-NV) and Governor Mark Sanford (R-SC),

Thank you for your bravery in bringing an important issue to the forefront of our attention. I know how hard you have both fought to make sure that marriage is defined as one man and one woman. Your records on this issue are consistent and beyond reproach. I also admire how hard you have each fought to make sure that gay couples cannot adopt children. Bravo!

Now, I'm sure there will be some in the media who will make bad jokes about your stance on the "sanctity of marriage" and how your affairs have devastated your families, but these comments will miss the point. The truth is, I understand why you both cheated on your wives: because gay marriage has threatened traditional marriage. Because of rogue states and activists judges (and some activist legislators!) in states like Iowa and New Hampshire, we no longer understand what marriage is supposed to mean. Your marriages, like those of so many others, have been devalued.

So I hope you continue to stand up for the sanctity of marriage, because now you can speak with first-hand knowledge about the detrimental effects of the gays.

Sincerely,

John