DOMA and Prop 8. Both History.

[eppie]

Men and women have always been, and still are, in a structurally unequal relationship. It's getting better, but it's still far from completely equal. By that argument, shouldn't the primary target of your ire be *straight* marriage?

-Jester

Well, that is exactly why I favor the state marriage (and not the church one).
Apart from the fact that the woman carries children, in most modern countries I have lived in theoretically these relationships are equal. And they have already for a long time. Which is also why divorce rates are higher in modern countries.....the woman doesn't have to stay married to the man for financial reasons.
(and yes I know there are many exceptions but they don't counter my argument)