Marriage is a civil contract also, authorized by
the state. Some religions are opening up, gradually,
to things such as gay priests, etc.
It would create no more of a burden than if a straight
couple married.
I think you will find that when this becomes law, you
WILL abide by the law, or suffer the consequences.
Many in the South would not hire African Americans, or
sell them their home. Try doing that today, and you'll
be in a world of trouble.
Your fallacy is in believing that it is somehow "special
treatment". It is equal treatment. Not the same thing.
Try to put yourself in the place of another. What if you
were gay? If you had a lifetime partner of 30-40 years,
wouldn't you want the same kind of benefits as other couples? Not more - just the same.
What if it were your son or daughter, or grandson? Would you really want to exclude them in this way - by denying
them the same rights and opportunities as everyone else?
I hope you will reflect on this, and try to keep an
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