Now the question is: is *Kerry* in favor of it? Did he say he would allow gay marriage? Because if he didn't, I don't see how this point is important in deciding between the two candidates.

Kerry said that he personally believes that homosexuality is a sin because he was raised Catholic, but that he would not allow his personal beliefs to dictate his politics and that he would not support a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. He said he'd leave it up to the states because they've done a fine job of handling it so far.

(not exact words - but the best I can remember of what he said in the domestic policy debate)