[quote=AN]If that’s the case, why now? Why did it take so long?[/quote]

I don’t know. Better late than never. Probably because it takes a loooong time for a suitable case to be brought and make it all the way to the Supreme Court, and for them to be able to rule on it in a broad way.

[quote=AN]Why not grant civil union all the legal and tax benefits as marriage?[/quote]

Why should we go to the time and massive expense to rewrite millions of laws, rules, instructions, forms, documents, etc.? Sounds like massive government waste to me, for no discernible purpose.

[quote=AN]Also, why limit it to just 2 people? I don’t think there are as many supporter for polygamy as same-sex marriage. Is it OK for them to have their rights limited as well?[/quote]

Why, indeed? You’re probably right about the level of support. As far as I’m concerned though, if the logistics could be worked out, I’d be all for it.