child support. The owner of the womb the children came out of has rights that trump everyone elses...gay or straight. 2. Medical insurance? That's between you and your employer. There's no law that says they can't offer partner benefits and many do. Likewise, there's no law that says married spouses get coverage. And when they do, they usually end up paying the same as they would for individual coverage. 3. Death bed visit? Do a medical power of attorney. Like I say, I just don't see it. There's just aren't that many advantages to being married. But that said, if you want it...more power to you. I just don't think its such a big deal. Loading comments... Thank you for writing this article! The whole point for marriage equality is that we've contributed to society for centuries with no place IN it. We've more than earned the right to be treated equally, and religion should have NO bearing in stating who is equal under the law. Kevin_Bradley: Thank you for writing this article! The whole point for Marriage has nothing whatsoever to do with religion. Churches are no different than a Justice of the Peace or a Notory Public or other methods to witness this government contract. It is a contract where the government has financial control over your relationship. WESmith: Marriage has nothing whatsoever to do with religion. Churches are Loading comments... Thank you for the smile...and the thoughts that the homophobes actually have about all of us. They