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[desh]

Can anyone offer a compelling argument as to why same-sex marriage should be legal everywhere in the US? Specifically, why that would be superior, in the long run, to "marriage" being removed as a legal term for everyone, and replaced by civil unions for any two un-unioned consenting adults (of whatever sex/gender)? Because I definitely prefer the latter, but I'm not sure if there are good reasons I haven't thought of as to why same-sex marriage is actually better.

(Leaving aside the question of multiple partners for now, since it raises a different set of issues...)

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[nnaylime.livejournal.com]

I have no preference, personally . . . as either option seems to provide equal status.

My own thinking along these lines is some sort of European-inspired system, with the civil union + religious wedding for those that want it.

Since the fundamental argument against "marriage" seems to be religious in foundation, then create a system of civil unions for ALL and marriage remaining in the church (but having nothing to do with legal status). In fact, as I think about it, this would have the added benefit of creating an added layer of separation between church and state.

[desh]

Yeah, that's basically my thought process.

[tobeginagain.livejournal.com]

Me too. I've been saying this for years - get rid of marriage. But it's not going to happen, for many of the reasons mentioned two threads below me. But in theory I agree - the US/state government shouldn't be in the marriage business.