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Quote by: Dirty Name Generally, we are free to discriminate for a number of reasons, except for illegal reasons.
In this case, the state chooses to discriminate based on the fact that same-sex couples obviously cannot produce offspring within their relationship, and opposite sex couples can produce offspring within their relationship. I highlight the word "obviously" in the previous statement because it's important. Some smart guy always tries to bring up the fact that we allow infertile couples to marry. The point is, it's not obvious who is infertile and who is not. That would require a test of every couple prior to marriage, and for what? To save the state some money? Hardly. Testing everyone would cost far more than just granting the benefits to everyone except where they are obviously infertile. |
Marriage is not required for reproduction, only sex is. Gays are tax paying citizens just like everybody else. I would like to end all government recognition of marriages altogether, but if you are going to recognize it do it fairly. Recognize everyone's marriage so long as it's between two consenting adults.