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Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
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Originally posted by Thoran:
I would however disagree that there is no sanctimony in marriage anymore, I think that you get out of it what you put in... irregardless of your sexual orientation. Long term relationships are darn tough, and as Night Stalker acidicaly pointed out, too many people out there cut and run whenever things don't go their way. I think this is why I overall support the idea of Gay Unions, whatever the name... if they're willing to stick with eachother for the long term they deserve the rights that married couples have.
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I agree with your notions, and I suspect Maelakin does as well.
However, his point about sanctimony is about LEGAL sanctimony. There is no legal sanctimony in it, and likely hasn't been for a long time -- perhaps since the Church of England was created to allow a divorce. 
The very problems you mention, such as the willingness to "cut and run," are permitted under the law, and are the very reason there is no legal sanctimony in a marriage. [/QUOTE]Timber’s suspicions are correct.
I would agree that you only get out what you put in to the relationship; however, in today’s day and age, it is increasingly difficult to find someone that will live by marriage vows that are taken when they are married. I’m pretty sure everyone can agree with me here.
Honestly, they should just abolish the concept of marriage legally. It can remain a part of the religious sects, and it can remain as a token for those who wish, but it should not have any legal impact on people’s lives. In doing so, the benefits associated with marriage will be removed to an extent, but they are easily reworked in a new format.