Let gay people have civil unions. Let each of them have 873 civil unions at one time. Why do I care?
As long as it stays in California or MA.
Instead of calling it marriage there we can call it something else. I now pronounce you....
Anal Allies
Butt Buddies
Colon Comrades
This way everyone will be happy. It won’t be “marriage”.
In New York City it’s called “Domestic Partnership”. Since 1998 extended workplace benefits were granted to the domestic partners of municipal employees.