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[bryant69]

There seem to be four basic "Solutions" to the current impasse over gay marriage.

1. Back to the 1850s (obviously unworkable, and cruel besides)
2. The Status Quo
3. Civil Unions--these would provide the economic benefits of Marriage.
4. Marriage exactly the same for homosexuals as for heteros.

Civil Unions are being suggested by some on the left and on the right as a compromise solution that addresses the issues you raise; but others see it as a half measure, some sort of seperate but equal measure and feel that Gays should have full marriage.'

If I read you right, and the whole argument is economic, than Civil Unions would work, no?

Bryant