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Hello everyone,I'm currently doing a community services course and I have to do a talk on a topic of diversity. The topic given to me is the right for gay marriage.I'm just looking to get some thoughts on the topic of marriage from this community if possible, all input is valid. Thank youWhy is the title of "marriage" so important? Does the term "Civil Union" feel less official?What rights have you personally been denied due your relationship?Do you feel there are benefits to a same sex marriage that don't exist in a hetero marriage?Do you believe there is a middle ground on this issue?Sorry if the questions are a little vague. Thanks again for any thoughts you may have.