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Originally Posted by Dragar
Surely there is a 'point' to marriage outside of a legal context?
Traditionally, it's a big, ritualistic occassion, where the happy couple's friends and family all turn up to celebrate the two of them making a commitment to each other. Gifts are given which typically aid them in setting up a new household.
Everyone wears fancy clothes and acts oddly - and people remember events where things are different. And the declarations are made in public, so all the community knows what has taken place.
Maybe a lot of that isn't needed any more. But surely some of it is worth keeping around?
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I never said I wanted to eliminate marriage. I just don't want discriminatory rights and privileges entertwined with it. I don't understand why the government is involved.