Vermont Lawmaker to Introduce Marriage Equality Bill
November 19, 2008 by Bryan
Vermont state Sen. John Campbell says he’s going to introduce a marriage equality bill when the Legislature convenes in January.
Since 2000 Vermont has allowed same sex couples to be joined in civil unions.
In April, a commission of legislative leaders formed to study whether Vermont should go beyond civil unions and enact gay marriage issued a report supporting gay marriage, but stopped short of recommending such a step.
Campbell says a gay marriage bill probably wouldn’t go far unless it was supported by Gov. Jim Douglas.
The most recent poll from Vermont demonstrates that support for marriage equality outpaces the opposition by a 20-point margin. Vermonters support for equal rights continues to grow.
Why would anyone want to get married in the creepy state of Vermont. 50% of you will divorce, and below is why none of you should marry or bring family to the state of Vermont:
1. If you have kids and you are a man, you by law of Vermont will loose all legal rights to your children (Vermont Statute VSA 665)
2. If you have kids and you are a man, will get “visitation” to see your kids on average about 30% of the time
3. You will loose everything you brought to the marriage. It is all considered property of both regardless of whether a prenup existed.
4. You will have to pay money for over 1/2 length of your marriage that equalizes your income.
5. You will have to relinquish all shared belongings to your ex (eg couches, TV’s, dishes etc.)
6. You will be forced to relinquish your home to your ex.
Remember, marriage is a legal contract which is enforced at the state level, so be very careful where one chooses to marry and live.