What is your opinion on gay marriage?

I don't want to start a large scale debate because what I have noticed is debates quickly turn into arguments and usually someone ends up getting hurt physically or emotionally. So anyways I'm supporting it because for one thing I don't understand why the government needs to be so involved in people's personal lives. My parents are homophobic so I understand the viewpoint from the opposing side but that does not mean that I accept it. I know what the Bible says but people have a right to love anyone they choose and they don't have to follow the Bible if they are Christian or not. So basically what are your opinions? Feel free to elaborate on your decision and I know this is a sensitive topic and therefore should be discussed in a sensitive matter. Therefore meaning please stay away from offensive and rude comments.