I'm for expanding marriage to include same sex unions. I wouldn't say I've been a "vocal and active supporter," though I've not hidden that fact. My neighbor definitely fits: she was so involved with the movement to expand marriage we used to joke her husband was going to get a surprise after Maryland passed the law that expanded marriage.

It's better public policy. Same sex couples do exist. They have families. They, and their children, deserve the state's protection and support as much as different sex couples do.