ThePlayDrive
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I assume when you say "value" you're talking about the value of commitment between two people that marriage traditionally represents, but why should this value be preserved by the government? Why does it matter if marriage is just a legal contract? Shouldn't that "value" be reserved for religious ceremonies where that commitment is the sole purpose of marriage?Alright, I'm gonna put my serious hat on and say this:
I think X has a point. When marriage is available to everyone and any two individuals who want to get together purely for the financial benefits, then yes, at that point the value of marriage would become significantly degraded.