For many couples the legal aspect goes into play and is very important, for others who are finanically secure and not worried about their health as of now it's about love, and being able to stand up in front of their family & friends and declaring this is the person who completes me. Just like a man and a woman have a need/desire to marry so do gay couples. Also if they want to adopt a child down the road they can adopt as a married couple and perhaps this will make it easier for them. Frankly I don't see why anyone has the right to tell two gay people they can't be married, it's no ones business but their own.

Quote Originally Posted by Karen View Post
The government stamp on their relationship gives them more equal rights to things like visiting each other in the hospital, inheritance issues, benefits and coverage.

That, as well as the emotional satisfaction of feeling like full citizens.

I am glad Vermont is joining us!