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and the spouse that gets the social security benefits, health care, etc will add to the system too. the systematic destruction of state budgets.
Oops wrong again.
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We estimate that approximately 9,500 in-state same-sex couples will choose to marry in the three
years following an opening of marriage to same-sex couples in Washington State.
The total spending on wedding arrangements and tourism by resident same-sex couples and their guests
will add an estimated $88 million boost to the state and local economy of Washington over the course
of three years, with a $57 million boost in the first year alone.
This economic boost is likely to add $8 million in tax revenue to state and local coffers, with an
estimated $5 million occurring in the first year.
As a conservative estimate, if all of the 7,518 existing Washington resident same-sex couples registered
as domestic partners were to marry or convert their registered domestic partnership into a marriage
without holding a celebration, the estimated rise in wedding spending would be lower, or approximately
$18 million over the first three years.
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This modified increase in spending would translate to $1.6 million
in tax revenue.
This report does not include spending estimates for out-of-state same-sex couples that might travel to
Washington in order to marry, spending additional funds on wedding planning and tourism during their
brief stay.
Based on the analysis set forth in detail below,
we predict that in the first three years that
same-sex couples are permitted to marry in
Washington, the state’s wedding and tourismrelated businesses would see spending rise by
$88 million. As a result, the state and local tax
revenues would rise by $8 million. In an
alternative set of calculations that makes the
very conservative assumption of no new
spending by couples currently in registered
domestic partnerships, the state would see an
increase in spending of $18 million and a tax
boost of $1.6 million
You're going to twist yourself up into knots trying to backpeddle from what you said.
YOU answered my post about a hypothetical situation in which the government only allowed white people to enter into home purchase contracts with, "We already tried to remedy that with the Community Redevelopment Act"...
That was both completely out of left field, AND you were making a note about minorities owning homes.
Own up to it.
own up to the fact that the community reinvestment act destroyed the housing market. high risk loans. it's tearing you apart inside.
back to the topic at hand. I live in a commie state that recently granted gays the "right" to sign a state contract telling them who they can bang. I can't wait to leave this hellhole. not because of the state contract issue, but because it's an orwellian hellhole with taxoholics in charge.
own up to the fact that the community reinvestment act destroyed the housing market. high risk loans. it's tearing you apart inside.
Do yourself a little research on collateralized debt obligations. You might not read about those on whatever trash special interest right wing blog substituted as formal higher education for you, though, so good luck.
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Originally Posted by lionsgators
back to the topic at hand. I live in a commie state that recently granted gays the "right" to sign a state contract telling them who they can bang. I can't wait to leave this hellhole. not because of the state contract issue, but because it's an orwellian hellhole with taxoholics in charge.
A marriage contract does not tell you who you can or cannot bang. If you can't understand the basic functions of a modern marriage contract, you are more lost than any of us can fathom. Good luck finding your way out of your state, but since you can't seem to think yourself out of a paper bag, looks like you're going to be wandering for a while.
Oh, and by the way, at some point - probably by the end of the decade - federally recognition of gay marriages and/or the eventual overturn of the part of DOMA that strips away the constitutional protection of the full faith and credit clause will make gay marriage de facto in every state of the Union.
Do yourself a little research on collateralized debt obligations. You might not read about those on whatever trash special interest right wing blog substituted as formal higher education for you, though, so good luck.
A marriage contract does not tell you who you can or cannot bang. If you can't understand the basic functions of a modern marriage contract, you are more lost than any of us can fathom. Good luck finding your way out of your state, but since you can't seem to think yourself out of a paper bag, looks like you're going to be wandering for a while.
Oh, and by the way, at some point - probably by the end of the decade - federally recognition of gay marriages and/or the eventual overturn of the part of DOMA that strips away the constitutional protection of the full faith and credit clause will make gay marriage de facto in every state of the Union.
So you can run, but you can't hide.
I love the way you personally attack me baby. so full of anger, hatred, and emotion. aren't personal attacks a violation of the TOS? oh, and FYI, "federal" recognition of gay marriage means nothing. it will still be viewed as a sham by the majority of individuals. after all, you people believe that people are born with a pre decided sexual orientation, but later in life can make the choice as to what sex they are. no one is taking your side all that seriously.
Since gay marriage was legalized in New York state a year ago, marriage license fees, local celebrations and wedding-related purchases have boosted New York City's economy by $259 million, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced Tuesday
And it isn't the only place to feel the economic impact of gay marriage. Massachusetts has received an estimated $111 million economic boost over the first five years that same-sex marriage has been legal. Same-sex marriage could generate an estimated $1 billion per year for the Federal budget if it were legalized nationwide, according to a 2004 report by the Congressional Budget Office
cute. I bet you say that about all of the people who disagree with you.
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