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Originally Posted by OldGiants
So, what is the social contract here? What do I, as an ordinary member of the public, get out of this deal? With a traditional marriage, the government gives tax breaks and other support opportunities to a couple to raise children. Fair enough, kids cost money and time. I'm willing to help you and yours since I got help for mine and ours.
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If that is purely the case though why do married couples get treated differently for tax purposes even if they don't have kids? ... the same thing with regards to if one of them was in the military and killed in action, how is their partner treated afterwards etc.
This is about equality and treating people fairly - I don't think they're asking for any more than that.