OHIO SSM BAN LOOKS LIKE SURE BET: From the Cleveland Plain Dealer

...These responses were part of a statewide survey of likely voters that showed support for a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage by a ratio of more than 2 to 1.

Commissioned by The Plain Dealer and Conducted Sept. 10-14, the poll found that 64 percent of the 1,500 people surveyed favored the proposed ban, 30 percent opposed it and 6 percent were undecided. The measure enjoyed strong support from all ages, races and geographic regions of Ohio.

The poll has a margin of error of 2.6 percentage points and was conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research of Washington, D.C.

Joanne Daniel, a 54-year-old respondent from Westlake, gave voice to a sentiment expressed by many when she said, "It's simple: I believe the foundation of our society is marriage between one man and one woman."

She believes that some same-sex couples are capable of a loving relationship, but draws the line at allowing them to marry.

"It just isn't right," said Daniel, a customer service representative. "If they say a marriage is between people who love each other, what's to stop them from saying a marriage can be between two women and one man?"

Ohio is among 11 states where voters are expected to face a referendum on gay marriage Nov. 2 and simultaneously make their choice for president. ...

At least one voter surveyed--Kay Buckner of Tiffin--opposes the proposed ban but supports Bush.

"I don't believe that because you're gay, you can't have a meaningful relationship that deserves recognition," she said.

Buckner, 58, is a retired teacher who bases her opinion, in part, on a belief that people are born gay.

"Nobody would choose to be that," she said. "If you're gay, admitting it in public puts you under scrutiny and exposes you to all kinds of possible discrimination."

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