21.   He also has said he believes that adoptions are best left to heterosexual couples.

22.   He mentioned gay couples, heterosexual couples, single women, single men, young families, retired folks, six police officers, two firefighters.

23.   Heck, we even offer discounts to heterosexual couples.

24.   How would a heterosexual couple feel if they were told they had no right to marry?

25.   HIV transmission is rare when heterosexual couples use condoms consistently through vaginal intercourse.

26.   In June, Yankelovich Partners Inc. released a study showing that homosexual couples have about the same household incomes as heterosexual couples of similar educational levels.

27.   It would be legal for gays to marry, adopt children and receive the same benefits afforded to married heterosexual couples.

28.   Judge Kaye particularly noted the importance of the decision for homosexual parents, pointing out that heterosexual couples could always marry to ensure a child had two parents.

29.   Lesbian and gay activists say some states have used the laws to deny gay couples access to benefits enjoyed by heterosexual couples.