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I'm not the one suggesting "gender neutral" terminology, but I do see the necessity for it, even if it is choosing "bride/groom, bride/groom" on the forms. But it is better to make those small changes than it is to have to make huge changes just to avoid changing one form to include gender neutral terminology. But what is on the forms, as long as it covers everyone, should be left up to the individual states, since it doesn't actually affect anyone's rights.
Well, like I said, I am really only using this terminology thing as an example of some type of change that some might demand in the future. I am all for SSM as long as they are okay with the terms of marriage as they exist. Otherwise, I would think a civil union would be more suitable. That is ONLY reason why I would suggest both be equal as far as benefits go and I still don't understand why it would be such a big deal to make it so that they are equal and so that couples can choose.
Another point I would like to make is that it may not be just SS couples who choose a civil union option, anyone could hypothetically. There must be other couples who are not too keen on the way a marriage is defined and wish for other options.