http://blogs.law.columbia.edu/genderandsexualitylawblog/2009/05/10/marriage-equality-where-are-we-now/ A Forum for Debate of Issues in Gender and Sexuality Law at Columbia Law School Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5.2 hourly 1 http://blogs.law.columbia.edu/genderandsexualitylawblog/2009/05/10/marriage-equality-where-are-we-now/comment-page-1/#comment-1682 Pulse Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:40:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.columbia.edu/genderandsexualitylawblog/?p=1025#comment-1682 Very true we must remember that at one time marriage between members of different racial or ethnic groups was not allowed. Imagine trying to nullify a marriage because of that today! I've also heard an argument that equal marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples hasn't been approved because the state can take more in taxes from an unmarried couple. Perhaps the comparison to a corporation is a little too close to reality. Very true we must remember that at one time marriage between members of different racial or ethnic groups was not allowed. Imagine trying to nullify a marriage because of that today!
I’ve also heard an argument that equal marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples hasn’t been approved because the state can take more in taxes from an unmarried couple. Perhaps the comparison to a corporation is a little too close to reality.

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