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Hrm. I don't recall saying marriage was unnecessary, simply outdated.
Although I think giving married couples tax breaks and other benefits is silly I'm fully enjoying those benefits. Here in CO we could still file taxes as married even without the license. We got a license because it made sense due to my step children and her ex. The court doesn't like people living in sin.
re: death while working: I had a will before I ever got married.
re: wedding more romantic than court order: We are Atheist. No churches for us in any case. We had a secular, outdoor ceremony presided over by a gentleman that I'm not sure how he got ordained. He was the mayor of Silver Plume, CO at one point and that's good enough for me. Funny thing is, we had to get the government's permission before the ceremony was "legal" and binding. I don't understand the intrusion of the state in this very personal matter. No blood test or anything, just pay the fee and sign here, please.
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