re: #325 rightymouse

But heterosexual couples who are unmarried have to (should) cover themselves/each other the same way. And married couples still have to make sure that all is well legally when a crisis or death occurs.

In Ohio, gay unions are unavailable, but my friend and his partner are wise enough to have made sure they covered their bases. And my husband and I did the same thing even though we’re married and Ohio is a dower state. We all did so because it’s a prudent thing to do, regardless of the circumstances.

But it is not legally NECESSARY to do so in cases of marriage like it is in the case of gay monogamous relationships who are willing to exchange commitment vows. And there’s the rub. It’s legally discriminatory, on the basis of sexual orientation.