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Originally Posted by Calgaryborn
The only reason why we should give out tax breaks and discounted insurance and the such is because of the benefit that institution brings to society. Perhaps you should explain to me why we offer these perks at all. I mean why is it fair that singles should have to bare a larger share of medical and taxes and even most company retirement plans? If you are living with someone you are already benefiting by combining utilities and meals and such. Why cater to married people at all? My answer is to encourage the procreating and raiseing of children by makeing a long term committment attractive and more profitable. What's your answer?
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If they cared about procreating so much, why not make it so the benefits only kick after you have kids? Oh wait, there goes that argument.
My answer is that giving gay couples these benefits will take away absolutely nothing from married heterosexual couples, nor will giving gays these benefits stop heterosexual couples from getting married.