Social Experiment Homework

This cartoon brings to light an interesting social experiment proposed by Tom Ackerman. What if those who cannot be unionized stopped recognizing traditional marriage? Even if only in a cultural sense, the experiment proves a great way to get others to understand the need for equality. (Thanks Roger)

Comments

[Dave]

This reminded me- is anybody out there aware of what the legal status is on opposite sex civil unions? My old boss had that arrangement and I know that during the hulabaloo surrounding the banning of same sex unions in about 2004, he at least briefly lost that status with his partner. I like the idea of straight couples doing civil unions, but if you need the legal advantages that marriages gets you (in my case- international recognition of the union as our long-term plan involves moving abroad) can be obtained in civil union, maybe we could move away from marriage entirely. I hope my wife doesn't take offense. ;)

[Mr. Jesse Walker]

interesting point. i couldn't tell you what's up with 'traditional civil unions', let us know if you find out.