@RexRed,
Quote:ceremony is not that big of a deal
Agreed , why would you want equality with an outdated ceremony that is buckling under stress ?
That does not apply to being married or not ... that is independent .
Quote:Marriage equality is a big deal . If gays are not given marriage equality then bi curious married heterosexuals will not respect gay marriage and think it is an institution that has less value and solidity.
That depends on the people involved, not marriage . There are many heterosexual couples who do not respect heterosexual marriages .
So if the law was changed so that all sexual preferences had legal protection without calling it marriage, somewhat like a beefed up defacto, call it say "A Life Partnership", what would be the problem ?
Quote:A bond for life is a bond for life irregardless of a person's sex.
A bond for life is a bond for life irregardless of a person's marital status.