Semantics. True, words mean things, but it's virtually inconsequential, here.
"Semantics. True, words mean things, but it's virtually inconsequential, here."
No - not at all! Marriage has all sorts of interstate and federal implications, especially in New Jersey (which doesn't have a law limiting marriages by out-of-staters). Civil Unions are contained to the state. Not only that, but with civil unions, even New Jersey gays won't get tons of federal benefits and responsibilities associated with marriage.