The latest polls on the marriage amendment in Wisconsin seem to indicate that a small majority of people support the proposed amendment, but don't necessarily support what it actually says.  That is, they're against gay marriage, but support other forms of civil unions and equal rights for gay couples other than for "marriage".  

I could certainly argue that point but --- I think a lot of the intent of people can be measured by what they're willing to invest in. Fair Wisconsin and Vote Yes for Wisconsin  have both recently reported how much money they have taken in.  If this is any indication of what people really want, things are pretty lopsided.  

Fair Wisconsin took in $1.3 Million in the first 6 months of the year, and spent $218,204. And if you've looked at the TV lately, you would see that they're spending a lot more at the moment. On the other hand, Vote Yes for Wisconsin has taken in $2454 in the same period, and has spent $548.  

Now this probably just indicates that the people who feel threatened by the amendment are more involved, and have more to lose. Still, if folks in the state are really feeling that their marriages are so threatened, why aren't they willing to pony up some money to save "traditional marriage"?