The decision of the Vermont State Legislature to override their Governor’s Veto, and as such to legalize “gay marriage” within their State, is most telling in showcasing how advocates of traditional marriage continue to fail miserably in standing straightforwardly and boldly in defense of their own principles. Rather than articulate the legitimate policy reasons for upholding traditional marriage, the Governor lamely defends his Veto with a statement on how the marriage issue has taken away attention from economic priorities.