Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Jerrek
Quote:
|
Contrary to your interpretation, there are rights gained when a couple marry. E.g. rights to things like shared pensions, tax reductions, etc. In this country that is, perhaps things are different stateside. These are rights, because by being married, people are entitled to them.
|
Well then, I know what you're talking about, but those are considered priviledges, not rights. |
So your employer grants you pension privilages or pension rights. Hmm Rights I think. Spousal pension privilages or rights. Rights again.
Tax breaks could be deemed a privilage, but they are granted as a right in law otherwise a heavy handed tax official could take them away in instances of their choosing.
The pension, insurance and medical industries have all realised same sex relationships must be addressed, you can grant your spousal pension to a same sex partner, private medical cover can be bought for a same sex couple at the same rates as a heterosexual couple with no children. The commercial world is ahead of governments on this issue.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Jerrek
Yup. "I'm romantically attracted to the two year old. I want to marry him."
|
And a court of law would ask you to evidence that the two year old boy is romantically attracted to you. You cant.
A similar problem needs to be addressed when a marriage to someone with reduced mental capacity occurs.