Advocates of marriage privatization points out that most of the rights afforded to married couples (such as power of attorney in medical situations) can be granted to a non-spouse now by filling out paperwork. Opponents say granting equal rights to homosexual couples is just the same as same-sex marriage, regardless of the name. | Advocates of marriage privatization points out that most of the rights afforded to married couples (such as power of attorney in medical situations) can be granted to a non-spouse now by filling out paperwork. Opponents say granting equal rights to homosexual couples is just the same as same-sex marriage, regardless of the name. |