>>Marriage is not a right.
>
>It is certainly a state recognized contract. As such, the burden of proof should certainly be on the state as to grounds to discriminate against the participants.
Can't speak to other states but I know California has addressed the issue with civil union laws.
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>>>Yes, it is.
>>>
>>>The state constitution used to prohibit discrimination based on age, gender, religion, race, or sexual orientation. It still actually does say that, but it now says "except marriage".
>>>
>>>Wonder what right will come under fire next.
>>>
>>>Dan
>>>
>>>>Scary.
>>>>
>>>>>Not in California. "The will of the majority" trumps -- and even changes -- the constitution at will.
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