> Kan wrote:

>> "-Phil Clemence" wrote in message
>> news:12mj2r9imggieb9@news.supernews.com...
>>

>>> I am at a loss about this 'problem', too.
>>> Why would a same sex couple want to marry?
>>> Same sex couples want to participate in marriage, but why?
>>> Why would a heterosexual couple want to marry?
>>>
>>> As long as the rules of the game are the same what's the difference?
>>> What are the rules, and what rule(s) would not be observed?
>>> Why the rules about who plays? Is it only an outdated technicality
>>> (wording)?
>>> Why does the government want to keep marriage?
>>> What benefit to society is it, and how would it change if same sex couples
>>> participate?
>>> Do some want to protect the institution but don't have a clue as to why?
>>>
>>> Do some think that if same sex marriage is allowed it would make
>>> heterosexual couples feel it was not something they would want to
>>> participate in anymore?
>>> Is the real problem that the government feels heterosexual couples think
>>> badly of homosexual couples and therefore would not want to participate in
>>> the institution of marriage anymore?
>>> If that is not the case I would like to hear what the real problem is,
>>> too.
>>> As far as I can tell, those who oppose same sex marriage just think most
>>> people have no respect for same sex couples.
>>> I don't like the government assuming I am an asshole.
>>> If there is a good reason to oppose it, I would oppose it.
>>> I haven't seen any reason, let alone a good one, but maybe I am not
>>> looking very hard.
>>> It is not pleasant having to pick through loads of shit trying to find a
>>> grain of reason.
>>> Someone has to have heard something.
>>> -Phil Clemence
>>>

>> I am a strong believer that if someone loves you they stay with you out of
>> choice and free will - not due to some commitment to a legal document or
>> vows or whatever.
>> What does marriage offer either heterosexual couples or same sex couples
>> that loyalty does not?
>> The only benefits are if the marriage fails - and they are financial.
>> But if you truly love someone then failure is not a consideration.
>> So why marry?

>
> My best and longest relationships have not involved marriage. Indeed
> when I finally took the step it was the marriage that destroyed the
> trust and love - the result was a break-up.
> The only possible reason for marriage is financial: the avoidence of
> inheritance tax.