Everyone has a right to their own opinion, but knowing that Adam and Steve MIGHT have an official marriage license could not possibly affect my enjoyment of life in any conceivable way. No couple I know (gay or straight) has ever shown me a marriage license, nor have I asked, nor do I care.
I agree, it doesn't affect my enjoyment of life, but given this nation's history, I can see why the Dominicans would ban it. The DR is extremely macho, and has(for much of its history), been run by strong men(The Caudillo). There is no way a macho society like the DR is going to accept gay marriage. Imagine if you're the Dominican president. If you even think of presenting that legislation you'd be laughed out of Santo Domingo.
Nobody would respect you. And you would more than likely not be elected for another term in office. If a Dominican president proposed gay marriage Dominicans would question his sexuality. If I was the Dominican president I'd ban gay marriage to. The DR may have its problems, but Dominican men are macho to the bone. You have to respect that, I know I do. No group of macho guys wants a gay guy in office, no offense to gays but that is how it is. I find it hilarious that Dominicans have made it a point to ban it entirely.