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That's because historically, marriage has always been the province of the churches or spiritual traditions of any particular area or civilization - not that of government edict...Why people won't address that fundamental issue in the US is beyond me. No one in 1776 would ever even think of allowing the government to be on control of marriage.

Well, due to the governmental safety nets (welfare) due to anti-marriage actions of way too many...including dead-beat dads...govt. has a "Vested interest" in ensuring that just any ole "configurations" become so-called "marriage."

They pay the bills for failed families. And faulty configurations only ups the total of failed marriages.

(Example: Those who cohabit before marriage greatly increase likelihood of divorce)