[B Knotts]

What's the difference? Only the name has been changed.

"A 'gay marriage' by any other name would smell as foul."

[plain talk]

One big difference is the issue of federal benefits. How would these couples file tax returns - as married or single? I believe, if I'm reading this right, they would still file as single. If so, that would be somewhat of a victory for marriage. Although I'm opposed to civil unions as well they will happen in certain liberal areas.