The only legitimate business of a state regarding marriage is "who pays for the expenses of raising any children that result from the union?" If a state handled the matter intelligently it would stop issuing "marriage licenses" and only issue "civil union" licenses to cover the state interest in child welfare. States could then allow churches (of whatever kind) handle the business of issuing "marriage licenses" under whatever conditions they choose. People are so fvcking stupid about issues like this, it's no wonder the gov't. doesn't have the time to solve a financial crisis.

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