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[–] ProperPropaganda 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Everyone deserves to be happy, regardless of their specific "interests".
I just have trouble understanding why the use of the word marriage is so important instead of civil unions. They both mean the same thing only one derives from an old religious background.
Shit Marriage is a scam anyway, just look at the success rate today.
[–] fricknmaniac 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
To me the reason why marriage vs. civil union is such a debate is because it evokes memories of "separate but equal".
I'd honestly be totally in favor of removing the government from marriage completely.
Regardless of whether the relationship is straight or gay, the couple applies for a Civil Union from the government which is purely for tax and custody purposes.
Marriages would become entirely the purview of religion, not subject to any government oversight, but it would have absolutely zero legal standing.
[–] toker7 ago
Because the United States laws and statutes use the word marriage not civil union, as such a civil union would not create the same rights as calling it marriage.