If those ancient Greeks didn't do it

It seems every organization (and some people on their own) that hates gay people wants to make sure the 9th Circuit Court knows how wrong they think the lower court is with its ruling on gay marriage. So they all filed briefs with the court. I reported on some before. I haven't read all of this new crop myself (I try to have a life), and am relying on a summary by Timothy Kincaid of Box Turtle Bulletin. Some of the crazy ideas (without the legal language):

* The state really does have an interest in enforcing private moral behavior. Besides a relationship between a man and a woman is just so much better than between two men or two women (heterosexual supremacy).

* Since a lot of gay men have reported having straight sex it means orientation is fluid. Thus gays shouldn't have rights.

* The ancient Greeks and Romans didn't allow gay marriage. We must honor the wisdom of the ages.

* The Attorneys General of 13 states (including Michigan -- boo! hiss!) say that marriage is a state issue so federal courts have no jurisdiction.

* The people who backed the ban really do have standing to take it to the Circuit Court when the Governor and AG don't. And if they don't, there's no case and the lower court ruling should be thrown out.

* Gay equality is incompatible with religious liberty.

* Gays are so rich and have such powerful allies (anybody been watching the inaction by congress and president?) discrimination against them shouldn't be held to such high levels of scrutiny.

* Children need a mommy and a daddy!

* When society weakens the ideal that a child needs both a mommy and a daddy then men will stop supporting their kids.

* Allow gay marriage and we'll have to allow polygamy.

* Massachusetts has already proven that when the state allows gay marriage the citizens stop condemning it.

* Though "homosexual" can be defined three ways (attractions, behavior, identity), there are people who are exceptions to the definitions. Therefore homosexuality can't be defined and same-sex marriage can't be allowed.

* There is no gay gene.

* Having kids is so expensive the state benefits by subsidizing heterosexuality to perpetuate the human race (which seems to be having no problem doing so).

* Fundamental rights are only for those deeply rooted in American history and tradition.

* God's definition of marriage pre-exists any state recognition.

* If you treat gay people equally, those of us who want to treat them as inferior will be called bigots.

Thus proving the point that the whole case is built on ignorance and prejudice, meaning they just hate gay people.