The, eh, stuff that marriages are made of...

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Originally Posted by RandyWayne

I believe there needs to be SOME government meddling in the sense that married couples enjoy many legal rights.

However I completely agree with the bolded part. Ever hear the horror stories of couples trying to get married on bible colleges? Or some more UC church's where a number of "permissions" are required, such as from pastors and parents?

I think the government shouldn't meddle at all. If a couple takes on a single name, cohabitates, and declares themselves "married" the Government should honor that couple's agreement. Perhaps couples should voluntarily register their unions with the government...not be processed by the government prior to marriage.