Gay Rights Take Center Stage in Massachusetts

"It's not like we're looking for something extra," said Jeremy Spiegel outside the Statehouse, holding a sign that read, "No Discrimination in the Constitution." He added: "Same-sex couples just want the same rights as straight couples."

Across the road, Travis Housman had the opposite opinion. He said marriage historically has been between the sexes, not within them, and he wanted the Legislature to allow state residents to vote on the matter in 2008.