... the formers of legal policy have decided that same-sex marriages are not equal to heterosexual marriages. Taking this a step further, they have decided one is allowed to choose any heterosexual partner they see fit and enjoy the protection of the law, but one is not allowed to choose a same-sex partner and enjoy those same protections. In effect the law-makers imply homosexuality is wrong and will not be protected by law. These policies have tremendous implications. One can see how the Government has impeded the equality of same-sex versus heterosexual marriages. "We just want the simple recognition that marriage brings, and the rights and protections that come with it," Monique Uzelac of Ann Arbor stated. Many who support same-sex marriages are in the same boat, they would like to be legally recognized for employee benefits, vehicle registration, pension plan payouts, insurance, and a swarm of other reasons. No doubt these ...

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