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Originally Posted by Fenris
Let's exclude "equal treatment" and "contract"--(I agree with those points completely)--and only focus on the second part. Is marriage a fundamental right, in and of itself?
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Does it need to be if it's already covered by broader fundamental rights? I see it as a subset.
I have the fundamental right to vote. I can vote in local elections, state elections, and/or presidential elections. The right to vote in local elections is a covered fundamental right.
I have the right to enter into contracts. I can enter into an employment contract, a real estate contract, or a marriage contract. The right to enter into a marriage contract is a covered fundamental right.
What is legal, civil marriage if not a contract between two persons listing agreed-upon rights and responsibilities of the entered parties?