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Searching for a bright side to same-sex-marriage bans

Advocates and Op-Ed contributors remain optimistic in the face of bad news and tortured rulings.
Page Rockwell

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  • Saturday, July 15, 2006 12:43 AM

    What exactly are

    the benefits of a state "licensed" mariage. As far as I can tell the only thing extra you get that can't be taken care of by a private contract is the ability to file a joint tax return.

    —bill

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