Sounds like there are also some tax issues. Seems like a better idea might be just to “federalize” the civil union (that is, remove it as a state issue) and give it the same benefits that married couples have. I see no reason why a civil union shouldn’t hold the same rights as a marriage.[/quote]
I agree.
The Federal government should at least recognize state marriages and allow same sex couples to file taxes together, sponsor foreign spouses, etc…[/quote]
The only issue with that is then pretty soon you’ll get folks challenging whether civil union must be with another person…. 🙂 (….No really, I bond more with my PC than my spouse…..) :..
