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In essence, we must argue that forcing people to recognize what they perceive distasteful behavior as illegitimate

"LEGITIMATE," not "illegitimate."

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Actually, I should have rewritten that sentence altogether.

"In essence, we must argue that forcing people to recognize as a legitimate institution what they perceive to be an illegitimate union (through special accomodations for married couples, marriage benefits, etc.) is a violation of THEIR civil rights, and that no civil rights violation is committed against a homosexual couple by denying them a marriage license."