Phoenix
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For all intensive purposes couple relationships in California are Equal.It's not equal.
A "marriage" of two people of the same sex is also not transferable to other states or even acknowledged by our own federal government.One other important thing. A domestic partnership is not transferrable to many other nations, or even other States, in the way that a marriage would be. Marriage licensing is "stronger" for this reason, or even civil unions which, as of now, are outlawed for gays.
Also, the term "marriage" is significant to a lot of people, such as gays who are religious. They should have the ability to get married in the church of their faith if that church is willing to perform the ceremony. As it stands, they cannot do that because the law makes the decision for all churches. IMO this also steps upon the religious freedoms of churches and their communities who are in favor of same-sex marriage, and there are many.
Yes they can. Any church can perform a marriage or other uniting ceremony for it's members without the consent of the government. Now it may not be acknowledged by the government but it's not illegal or criminal. IMO government acknowledging marriage at all steps on the religious freedom of everyone.
The bottom line is that Prop 8 is just smoke, mirrors and political fodder. It makes no difference in privileges granted to the couples involved whether Prop 8 exists or not.