[SampleMan]

I think the judge’s ruling was wrong, simply because we’ve limited what comprises marriage before, when Mormons were prohibited from taking multiple wives. Why should things change now?

It used to be illegal to cohabitate without a marriage license. They would arrest you. That made having a marriage license make sense. A Mormon can now have as many women in his bed as they all agree to without any risk of jail, just as long as he "doesn't" get a license. That is illogical.

What other act requires a license, but is perfectly legal if you don't get the license????

[Twotone]

"What other act requires a license, but is perfectly legal if you don't get the license????" There is nothing in this world that really makes sense anymore & our government is a perfect example. Personally, I think the gov't should butt out of marriage altogether. If you want to get married in a church, fine. If you want to create a contract between yourself & a partner or partners, fine. Just as long as the rest of the world doesn't have to pay for it. But of course, that's what they really want: to tap the social security or employment benefits of someone that they wouldn't ordinarily be eligible for.