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In reply to the discussion: 7 Signs That a Woman is Cheating [View all]Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)34. My question is why
Why does the government need to issue a license to get married? What purpose does that serve other than the potential and the realization of an end-around to the equal protection clause?
Think about it this way. If the government had no involvement in marriage and never did, would we want the government involved in our marriages? Would you petition your members of congress stating that you and your significant other have a really great thing, and you have a burning desire for government interference?
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True love is impossible without a signature from the county record keeper
4th law of robotics
Nov 2012
#10
I don't agree. I think it's a fine arrangement for those who want it.
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#24
Because that's a goofy suggestion, and I'm really not sure who it is supposed to benefit.
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#14
I'm not for doing away with marriage, but I don't think the government should be in that business
Major Nikon
Nov 2012
#28
Honestly? Because there are tax, property advantages, it simplifies various legal matters to be
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#35
if you can stand the smell, you might do the humane thing & go over post this for the freepers.
marasinghe
Nov 2012
#3
Has anyone else noticed that women almost NEVER apologize for (wrongly) attacking men?
Hemp_is_good
Nov 2012
#26