Same-Sex Marriage
Same-Sex Marriage
“Each individual’s journey through life is unique. Some will make this journey
alone, others in loving relationships- maybe in marriage or other forms of commitment.
We need to ponder our own choices and try to understand the choices of others. Love has
many shapes and colors and is not finite. It can not be measured or defined in terms of
sexual orientation.” (From the Statement of Affirmation and Reconciliation by the
Quaker Meeting in Aotearoa, New Zealand.) Even though is …showed first 85 words of 609 total…
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…showed last 85 words of 609 total…that domestic partnership only covers insurance, or time
off to care of their partner. Also, the employee must an affidavit, stating that the
relationship has existed for at least one year, that couple lives together, and are both
responsible for each other’s economic welfare. None of these are required of legally
married couples. (Demian. “Legal Marriage Primer.” Demian @buddybuddy.com. 1999)
The major theme through out the article is that gay couples simply want the same rights
as everyone else, nothing more and nothing less.
