Love and Marriage, Horse and Carriage
This weekend was memorable for many reasons. On Friday June 24th late in the evening the state senate of New York passed the bill legalizing same-sex marriage. The bill passed by a 33-29 vote, and this is a victory for not only the LGBT community of NY, but the numerous politicians that will bank on this victory. Although this is a victory for the same-sex couples that are committed and certain of their future together, I don't know If I can ride the wave with both feet. Marriage doesn't seem all that spectacular. The divorce rate for heterosexuals is much higher than their marriage rate. Marriage is a contract. Forged between you, who you marry, and the state. They tax you differently, and allow you recognition as not only sexual partners, but life partners. Paperwork. It just seems like paperwork to me. Apologies on my half-assed excitement. Of course, the passing of the bill did come at such an opportune moment. This weekend June 23rd - June 26th was NYC Pride 2011. It b