Recently I was participating in a discussion on one of my social networking groups.  The topic was whether or not to change the term same-sex marriage to same-gender marriage.  The discussion evolved into one about whether marriage itself was necessary if all the same rights and privileges were granted.

There was some talk about not fighting for “marriage” as it may be contentious and how important is it, if gays and lesbians really get the same rights.  The discussion got a little inten...