My medical history has taught me that my partner will from time-to-time have to legally speak for me. Still Here Too has been able to do this because we are in a legally recognized relationship called marriage. The state we live in allowed this marriage because, at least is principle, we were capable of producing offspring without any assistance. I wonder why the state would allow us to marry today, as neither of us is now capable of reproducing?
The only reason I can think that marriage would be restricted to be only between a man and a woman would be because it is reserved for the production of babies. This is clearly not the case. Marriage is to recognize that two people have entrusted their lives to each other and wish to have society recognize and respect this trust. In a medical emergency, I know that the state will allow Still Here Too to speak for me. She is accepted as my next of kin. Without marriage, a partner is not next of kin. To me, a person must be given the power to freely choose their next of kin. This is the true meaning of marriage.
Is Still Here
Very well said and thought provoking! Marriage raises so many emotional issues, the legal ones sometimes get lost in the discussion. As a lesbian, I went to a lawyer and had my will drawn up to ensure my partner gets everything, and as someone suffering from Lupus, made sure that she was also made my medical power of attorney. Love is about so much when commitment comes with it. Every PERSON should have the right to love and to freely commit, and to have society recognize and celebrate that bond. Thanks for your post and for your amazing blog!
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