30 of the most offensive things said about marriage equality

With the momentum supporting marriage equality, there is an effort by some to distinguish the difference between those who oppose it because of strict religious belief and those who oppose it because of homophobic animus.

 This is a smart idea because it furthers discussion, eases tensions, and undercuts a possible oncoming backlash against marriage equality.

However, let's not forget those have acted the fool in this argument.

Thanks to Media Matters, we won't. The organization has come up with the 30 Of The Most Offensive, Idiotic, And Bizarre Conservative Arguments Against Marriage Equality. They include:

• Conservatives: Marriage Equality Will Lead To People Marrying Ducks, Donkeys, Goats, Dolphins, Turtles, Dogs, And Cantaloupes
• Conservatives: Marriage Equality Will Lead To The Downfall Of Society
• Conservatives Link Marriage Equality To Pedophilia, Child Molestation, And Incest
• Conservatives: Marriage Equality Will Lead To Plural Marriages
• The "Ick Factor," "Sexual Anarchy," And Other Reasons Conservative Media Figures Oppose Marriage Equality

While we should make the distinction between religious beliefs and homophobic animus, let's not be careful to forget those who have shown their animus. We would be making a huge mistake if we did.