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Gay Marriage

Gay marriage should not be treated different from a traditional marriage.
A traditional marriage is between a man and a woman. That is the law in all states. There are people that practice the traditional marriage law and feel it is only for one man and one woman. Traditional marriage has a definition and that is to love, honor, and cherish your partner till death do you part.
A gay marriage is people of the same sex that join as a couple in a non-traditional marriage. This type of marriage is only practiced in California and Massachusetts as of September 2008. All other states do not allow or recognize same sex marriage. Massachusetts became the first state to legalized same sex marriage on May 17, 2004. June 16, 2008, San Francisco, California has domestic partnership certificates that allow same sex partners to have same legal rights as a civil married couple. Same sex marriages are not legal. This just certifies couples to have benefits and to be protected as a civil marriage. http://lesbianlife.about.com/cs/wedding/a/wheremarriage.htm
All states should legalize same sex marriage.
Gays should have the opportunity to have the same rights as a traditional life style. For Example: To be able to have insurance for each other, to be able to adopt children, to be able to show affection in public, to be able to be happy and be a family, and to be able to live a healthy normal life together.
Why is it legal for straight couples to get married and not for same sex couples? Society should not be able to decide on who can a can not have a relationship. The laws of a traditional marriage differ from state to state. For example: Minnesota has several things couples have to do to acquire a marriage license. Here is some important information needed.
I. Apply one month prior to getting married.
II. Send in birth certificates, tax information, and other important documents.
III. Proof of identification and age.
IV. Information about prior marriages.
V. Pay the...