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Originally Posted by Rosehaven  Gay people should have the same rights as straight people. They fall in love. They build a life together. Is that "love" or that "life" different than what straight people experience? You know the answer. Don't be scared of differences---be scared of being the same as everyone else. |
You're right, they should!!
And, they should celebrate their lives together, they should buy homes together, they should grow old and travel........... Whether their union is a "union", a "partnership", or a "rainbow kiss" should have no bearing on any of these things for their life together.
And, of course, all of this is true TODAY for them. No one denies them a single right. If they want to call their union a "marriage", then by all means they should.
But, that does NOT mean that the state should also call it that. Just because I call my SUV a "boat trailer" to try and get the cheaper tags for it doesn't mean the state should comply. Because I call my income "too small for taxes" does not mean the state should simply agree.
But, I'm free to do that, it's my right.