Here's a thought:

[growler_south]

If you want to change the law to protect the 'sanctity of marriage' then how about this: a couple may only get married after they have been in a relationship for five ok lets make it two years, same criteria as being deemed a couple for immigration purposes in civilised countries.

Of course, the tabloids would go out of business (Who's Britney going to marry today?) but I see that as a good thing...

FURTHER THOUGHTS:
Since the vocal fundies are claiming biblical authority for their interpretation of what marriage is, perhaos we should look at what marriage actually meant in biblical times and reinstate that practise? I'm pretty sure your average israelite couldnt meet someone at a club and get married in a drive-though marriage booth the next day...

Comments

[digdusdownunda.livejournal.com]

how abouut everyone just gets the same rights?

[growler-south.livejournal.com]

We're trying to...
In New Zealand, if you've been in a 'relationship similar to marriage' for 3 years (sharing accomodation, bills, investments and liabilities) you're deemed to have the same rights as a married couple. It used to be slightly unfair, as a gay couple ahd to wait 3 years to ahve the same rights, whereas a straight couple could rock up to their church and have those rights in 10 minutes. With the introduction of the civil unions act we're a bit more equal...

[digdusdownunda.livejournal.com]

but if yer gonna change something lets just change the biggy?

[growler-south.livejournal.com]

We're trying.. equality goes both ways though.