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[–]reluctant_commenter 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

There would have been no fight for gay marriage if same sex couples could see each other in hospital, inherit each other’s estate and make decisions on behalf of a sick or dying partner. Also, if there were no taxes, especially no single person’s tax.

Yeah exactly, these practical benefits of being married are huge and it's bullshit that they were denied to us for so long. And are still denied to LGB people in many parts of the world. The hospital one, especially, stresses me out to even think about.

[–]RedEyedWarriorGay | Male | 🇮🇪 Irish 🇮🇪 | Antineoliberal | Cocks are Compulsory 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Luckily, Ireland does not require you to be married to your partner to see him or her in hospital. But being married helps, and we legalised gay marriage anyway.