That is an interesting topic and the subject of a lot of debate.
One thing that bugs me is will people just get married strictly to take advantage of government benefits?
Our social safety nets are under a great deal of strain already without people abusing it further. How would we prevent sham marriages strictly for benefits?
That is an interesting topic and the subject of a lot of debate.
One thing that bugs me is will people just get married strictly to take advantage of government benefits?
Our social safety nets are under a great deal of strain already without people abusing it further. How would we prevent sham marriages strictly for benefits?
The only solution I see is the civil union idea.
Why does any marriage require the legal acknowledgement of Government in the first place, if not strictly for government benefits?
If everyone paid their fair share, the strain would be lifted. I am middle-class and am totally fine paying my fair share to help others make our country a better place to live. But I suffer from empathy and a sense of how a democracy is supposed to work For All The People. Past and modern slavery needs to be abolished in all ways.
Capitalism needs constraints in order to work well and maintain a healthy democracy. But people are too greedy and money is like an addiction, and power tool over others. Just look at how crazy musk and trump are. They could have done amazing things for the world, but they are narcissists and can only think about themselves.
Money is simply a storage battery for our labor. Is it greed for a man to protect his wealth from thieves?
I don't envy those who have been successful. I would rather work for a rich man than a poor one. I've done both and the former is much better.
Musk and Trump both are taking great risk doing what they do. They both could retire and live in the lap of luxury. Musk in particular is one of my favorite rich people. He absolutely cares about making the world a better place and he's putting his money where his mouth is. I like that he also has a sense of humor in the process.
Calling people Narcissist is a trained habit of Democrats. The word has been cheapened by its constant use as a bludgeon against people. Democrats have done more to dilute the language than any group in history. It's based on raw emotion combined with ignorance of language.
You and I have been in this conversation elsewhere, Gandalf. Your thought processes are definitely different from my analysis and experience of this world.
That is an interesting topic and the subject of a lot of debate.
One thing that bugs me is will people just get married strictly to take advantage of government benefits?
Our social safety nets are under a great deal of strain already without people abusing it further. How would we prevent sham marriages strictly for benefits?
The only solution I see is the civil union idea.
Why does any marriage require the legal acknowledgement of Government in the first place, if not strictly for government benefits?
Because healthcare insurance companies make decisions based on if a couple is married. For Coverage, healthcare proxy etc.
If everyone paid their fair share, the strain would be lifted. I am middle-class and am totally fine paying my fair share to help others make our country a better place to live. But I suffer from empathy and a sense of how a democracy is supposed to work For All The People. Past and modern slavery needs to be abolished in all ways.
Capitalism needs constraints in order to work well and maintain a healthy democracy. But people are too greedy and money is like an addiction, and power tool over others. Just look at how crazy musk and trump are. They could have done amazing things for the world, but they are narcissists and can only think about themselves.
I don't agree with much of what you wrote.
Money is simply a storage battery for our labor. Is it greed for a man to protect his wealth from thieves?
I don't envy those who have been successful. I would rather work for a rich man than a poor one. I've done both and the former is much better.
Musk and Trump both are taking great risk doing what they do. They both could retire and live in the lap of luxury. Musk in particular is one of my favorite rich people. He absolutely cares about making the world a better place and he's putting his money where his mouth is. I like that he also has a sense of humor in the process.
Calling people Narcissist is a trained habit of Democrats. The word has been cheapened by its constant use as a bludgeon against people. Democrats have done more to dilute the language than any group in history. It's based on raw emotion combined with ignorance of language.
You and I have been in this conversation elsewhere, Gandalf. Your thought processes are definitely different from my analysis and experience of this world.
Have you never met a wealthy person who is also very generous?
In my experience, most want to help those in need, but also do not coddle those who refuse to try to help themselves.