On Thu, Nov 20, 2003 at 03:49:33AM -0800, Craig Lalley wrote:
> Once again you hit the nail on the head.  Society over time has developed a
> contract call "Marriage" it is a partnership between two people, God, and since
> the Government is involved it is a four way partnership.

Bzzt. Incorrect premise: while, under the beliefs of many (probably all)
religions, the relevant deit{y is,ies are} involved, in the eyes of US law,
it is strictly a civil contract. Otherwise, civil judges could not perform
marriages.

It is the benefits of that civil contract that should be made available to
all under the law, regardless of their sexual orientation. If they are not,
then the words "equal protection under the law" are devoid of meaning.

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