"~Nins~" wrote in message
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Both sides have made valid points,
opinions, worthy of consideration; but ultimately, the decision
rests with
the voters and elected officials, doesn't it?

No, the decision does not rest with the voters and elected officials,
nor should it IMHO. Individual rights in a society should not be
subject to votes and elected officials. For example, Brown vs Board
of Education, which was decided (properly, IMHO) by the courts. No
smiley face here.