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Originally Posted by Kerby W-R
Civil unions are not the same a marriage, and they do not convey the same rights as marriage. By conveying this "half measure" the state satisfies critics and instills complacency that some sort of equality has been reached.
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The sponsors of legislation to allow civil unions are probably actually very supportive of same-sex marriage. However, they know that legislation to allow it will not pass. It's a step in the right direction.
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Originally Posted by Kerby W-R
It has not, and by doing this the day of allowing anyone to marry a person of their choice is put further off.
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This will not lead to putting off the day anyone is allowed to marry a person of their choice. Weren't the first states to allow civil unions generally the first ones to allow same-sex marriage?
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Originally Posted by Kerby W-R
There will be no equality until same-sex marriage is made legal by the federal government.
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It's still probably be going to be quite some time before same-sex marriage bans are ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
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