[moe.ron]

I got this from another board. I agree with the person:

I think all states/governments should abolish the granting of permission to "marry" completely. Issue civil union licenses which recognize the couple as united for all practical purposes financially, tax breaks, transmission of property, and right to make medical decisions, etc. This would alleviate the problem of gay, straight, and the separate but equal class situation.

Let individual churches or whatever consider it a marriage and call it such based on their individual religion and thoughts.

At worst, make it a state issue, so that if you really hate gay people and think they are an abomination, you can move to the bible belt or Texas. If you don't care, or encourage it, move to Mass. or Cali.

I think there are only 2 states where you can legally marry your 1st cousin: Tennessee and one other (KY?). They are not allowed to have children, and their marriage won't be recognized by other states, but its legal there.

No one throws up a big fuss about that even though if you wanna talk science, having a kid with your 1st cousin is not the best idea.