[terycarl]

I don't see that it is any business of government's as to how to define marriage.

you, of course are kidding.....there are many governmental situations where a marriage is certainly part of their benefits, responsibilities, etc. If I die, the government recognizes that my wife is in charge of me, my funeral, my assets...everything. If I just have a "good friend" such recognition would not be true. If I ddon't pay my property tax, do you think that the state will seek out my wife for payment ???...they will. Would they seek out my "good friend" ?..I don't think so

[HIDEK6]

there are many governmental situations where a marriage is certainly part of their benefits, responsibilities, etc.

First of all, that doesn't make it right.

Second of all, it's a mistake.