Slippery Slope

Couple stand by forbidden love

By Tristana Moore
BBC News, Berlin

They share a small flat in an east German tower block on the outskirts of the city. It looks like an ordinary family scene, but Patrick is Susan's brother and they are lovers.

"Many people see it as a crime, but we've done nothing wrong," said Patrick, an unemployed locksmith.

"We are like normal lovers. We want to have a family. Our whole family broke apart when we were younger, and after that happened, Susan and I were brought closer together," he said.

Here we go. All the arguments used to support gay marriage can also be used to support this. Get out your skies. The slippery slope is getting icy.