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One other thing I think should be addressed is that marriage is a religious institution, not a state one or civil one or federal one or whatever. The reason why we have marriage benefits was primarily to protect the mother and child who traditionally didn't work and therefore have their own benefits. Of course, roles are changing, and I don't think the marriage benefits are really as necessary anymore; the point is, let's not forget where these ideas came from...