... partnership is a publicly recognized consent between heterosexual or homosexual couples to share the cost of living expenses. The consent also serves as a symbolic commitment to monogamy for many gays. However, many people qualify for the domestic partnership status under its vague specifications. "What constitutes a 'domestic partner'" questions Brent Hartinger. "Could roommates qualify? A woman and her live-in ... between brothers?"; ("Should Gay Marriage be Legal?"31). The answer is simple: unless other sexual preferences are scientifically proven to be genetic, and therefore not chose...

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