tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post3823890440856436322..comments2024-03-29T16:58:01.576+13:00Comments on AmeriNZ Blog: Second anniversaryArthur Schenckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568299067544221996noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-14627123054021652442020-07-14T12:15:36.409+12:002020-07-14T12:15:36.409+12:00Thanks! I agree with you about marriage. But I'...Thanks! I agree with you about marriage. But I'm also glad that unlike some US States, New Zealand kept civil unions for those that want them rather than marriage, because that's what the fight for the freedom to marry was actually all about. Civil unions and de facto arrangements are still options, for Kiwi couples, and the right of our citizens to have the same and equal choice for the relationship structure that works best for them and their values is what's important, not WHAT they choose.<br /><br /><br />For us, it was marriage, but I'm really happy that other NZers can choose what <i>they</i> want, too.Arthur Schenck (AmeriNZ)http://amerinz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-71692867258424288072020-07-14T12:15:34.767+12:002020-07-14T12:15:34.767+12:00Congrats! I always thought civil unions were bett...Congrats! I always thought civil unions were better than no option at all, but marriage is (pardon the cliche/pun) the gold standard.rogerogreennoreply@blogger.com