Reply #81: I've Never Been Crazy About The Word "Marriage" Either... BUT

[arwalden]

... I don't want to settle for a mere "civil union" if the civil union is any less legal or provides any fewer benefits or protections for us---as a couple, a family, or individuals---than a traditional legal marriage would provide for heterosexuals.

I don't care what you call it. It just needs to be the same, legally.

-- Allen

You ought to see all the personal contracts, written agreements, and powers of attorney, medical POA's, etc etc etc that we have written up. All the things that are simply ASSUMED and GRANTED by default when heterosexuals are married must be EXPRESSLY WRITTEN UP AS A NOTARIZED CONTRACT between us.