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The word "marriage" has given a bunch of religious assholes an odd card to play, no matter how bullshit the card is to begin with.
The only problem is, if you said, "ok, then don't call it a fucking marriage, call it a 'civil union'", they'd still have a problem with it. They'll still fight it, and they'll still make a big deal out of it.
To base a LAW on your personal RELIGION is fucking insane. Religious freedom means the ability to chose to practice any- or NOT HAVE TO practice any religion. Melding the two by allowing religion to dictate Law is ludicrous.
Aside from the religious aspect, I've yet to hear anyone even TRY to make a non-religious argument against it that didn't include blatant bigotry- which, as we know, is no kind of argument.
Let them have the same legal ties that all us heteros get. All they want is everyone to recognize their bond as they recognize yours, and get the spousal opportunities you get.
Imagine you're 70-something and the love of your life- the person you've been with for over 50 years... falls ill and is in the hospital. Except you aren't allowed to see him or her, because you're not family- your relationship isn't recognized by the state, so you don't matter one bit. Think about having to pace in your home as your SO dies- unable to find out how they're doing or what's going on- or even why they died.
Anyone who says ANY person should EVER have to endure such a thing- regardless of who or what they are- is completely heartless.
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