David--I'm not at all surprised.  But I'm not surprised when someone sets off a suicide bomb in Baghdad now.  Does that make it okay?  No.  You make an interesting point regarding why the partners shouldn't be allowed in, but I don't buy it.  I don't know why someone attending has to mean that the union is acceptable.  How many times have all of us gone out with friends, and one of our friends brings their significant other, who is incredibly annoying?  Going out for coffee, or having lunch, or going to a museum with someone doesn't have to imply anything about them.  I think it's clear that YofF doesn't condone homosexuality.  This seems like an unnecessary gesture.