California Prop 8 Overturned By Openly Gay Judge

[BigMat]

Guys, this issue is about more than sex- it's about money.

If gay marriage is condoned by a state, then those couples are entitled to full benefits that only married couples traditionally enjoy. And this will drive the costs up for the rest of society.

Another nasty can of worms is parenting- that's a entirely separate discussion.

I for one am against both.

Explain to me why I deserve monetary benefits for tricking a woman into marrying me?

[StagLefty]

Explain to me why I deserve monetary benefits for a woman marrying me?

Fixed it for ya-Apparently you haven't been married a long time

[Irving]

I could see the argument that health insurance companies could be concerned about HIV costs or something, except I'd think that a married couple would be less at risk because you would assume that they are monogamous. Not to mention that there is probably not much difference between two single policies and one double policy. Further, with Obamacare taking effect, everyone in the US is supposed to be able to get coverage now anyway, so I can hardly see how that matters. Perhaps this is a recent change in policy due to upcoming Obamacare and the timing made it look like it had something to do with same sex couples.

[jake]

Did no one consider that perhaps hip55 works at the YMCA?

[hip55]

Did no one consider that perhaps hip55 works at the YMCA?

Not even close.

But there are a lot of gay folks that work for my company, and it did have a large impact.

If you don't think being married has no financial effects, try filing separately at tax time & see what happens.

[Irving]

What does that have to do with other people though?

I just got engaged. Should we not get married so we don't cost you extra money?

[hip55]

What does that have to do with other people though?

I just got engaged. Should we not get married so we don't cost you extra money?

How it effects me personally is minuscule compared to the financial implications it will cost society.

Do some research on it Stuart, you seem like a smart guy.

For me, I'm done with this thread -