I am open that I am gay, and currently there is a lot of arguments on wether Gay's can marry or not. Something that people forget is that marriage is not just a religious act.. but it is also a legal act that binds the affairs of two people together.

For years the legal tenants of Marriage have been set and recognised, but will it be the same as a 'Civil Union'.
I don't know and in times of disaster or need there WILL be some organisations that will use this minor different to protect themselves. We have seen how Insurance companies dither between Storm and Flood damage so why not Marriage and Civil Union - especially where something like life insurance or other large sums are involved.

Even during the US disaster of 9/11 where the Government instructed insurance and other financial companies to fast track claims there were gay couples who were ignored or denied the same services just because they were not legally recognised as a couple. Consider - if a married couple were buying a house together and one died then automatically the other would be recognised as co-owner. But for a gay couple they are just two people.. and the deceased partner's family can claim inheritance of half the property forcing the survivor to either remorgaae or sell.


Please watch this and consider.. If this happened to you and your partner can you imagine the anguish you would feel.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTwGdWskaFk