>But of course the BBC managed to find a straight couple to illustrate >the issue: they have a child and live together and think the new law is >a good thing; but they would like to be able to take advantage of it >themselves since they don't want to get married. > >Why should straight people be forced to marry against their wishes to >obtain legal rights and tax advantages that gay couples can obtain >without having to get married?
Gay couples are NOT PERMITTED to get married even if they wanted to. Let gays get legally married - and call it marriage - and then you might have a point. Straight couples at least CAN get married. If they choose not to, that's their decision. But gays who want to get married are prohibited. And why should unmarried couples get any of these rights and privileges? Marriage promotes stability, which is good for children, therefore good for society. If they want those rights and privileges, let them get married, since they, at least, are permitted to do so. Tom Beck _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
