4. What's a "gay married couple"?

Well, I'll take that one on, Jay, by asking in return -- and in
seriousness -- what's a "married couple"?

If the answer is, it's an essentially *legal* status, based on state or
Federal laws regulating marriage, then I'll want to know why it
shouldn't be available to gay as well as heterosexual couples.

Um, well, that's like asking why people who don't own land can't sell
it. Or why folks who order food in a restaurant must pay for it. It's
a legal definition.

Marriage is a state that exists between a man and a woman. You can
have the same legal rights between two men, or two women, if you'd
like, but you'll have to come up with a new name for it. Call it
"frimage", or "shariage", or some other made-up word for it -- but the
word "marriage" is already taken.

This ain't a religious issue. I don't care who is screwing whom, as
long as it's behind closed doors. But you'll have to come up with a
new term. (And I believe the majority of voters agree with me, for
once.)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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