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Not that I really understand where Joey is going with the name-title thing but...You don't receive pension, social security benefits, hospital visitation, and disability?
Remember the other topic where I told you the difference between a marriage and a civil union?
Well, a heterosexual married couple would get hospital visitation if their spouse was severely ill. Civil unions don't have that benefit. Basically if my boyfriend got hurt badly or was dying the hospital could basically tell me to go screw myself.
Social Security and Veteran Death Benefits:Marriage: Married people receive Social Security and veteran benefit payments upon the death of a spouse.
Civil Unions: NONE
Immigration Benefits:Marriage: US citizens and legal permanent residents can sponsor their spouse and other family members for immigration.
Civil Unions: NONE
Portability of rights:Marriage: Automatically recognized in all 50 states.
Civion Unions: Rognition not guaranteed outside the state that grants it.
Medical decisions/ Emergencies:Marriage: A spouse or family member may make decisions for an incompetent or disabled person unless contrary written instructions exist, and can generally visit their partner in the hospital.
Civil Union: Partner's right to visitation and medical decision-making may not be recognized out of state.
It is simply not about wanting the title of marriage, although it is nice... it is about getting the government assistance we so rightly deserve... and 2,000 years of Christian law is getting in the way of that. It's one thing to think homosexuality is a sin, but it is another thing to deny someone basic human rights because of that factor. And think about all the gay/lesbian couple with children through adoption or previous relationships. We don't get any help with our children, when actually in fact there are people who want to rip them away, because of an obscure leviticus passage, or because they are disgusted with it and don't believe we deserve happiness.