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There are some things that make life very confusing if it is left to the state. Gay marriage is one of them. If you want to get divorced, do you have to go to a state where gay marriage is recognized to do it? Are you married on federal tax forms? Logistically, it is kind of crazy to have it banned in some places and not in others. Then again, if all you had to do to get divorced is move to a state that doesn't recognize your marriage, that would be a true "quickie" divorce.
I'm always kind of flabbergasted by the people who think marriage is a religious event first and then a civil event. It is clearly civil first because you have to have a license, from the government. You can get married without religion involved. You can't get married without the government involvement. Marriage is the legal combining of two people's lives, finances, etc.
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