• jordanlund@lemmy.worldOPM
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    2 days ago

    That aside, there are SO MANY RIGHTS that come with being married that you actively deny LGBTQ couples when you deny them marriage.

    For example:

    Did you know that in a court case, your spouse cannot be compelled to testify against you? Speech between spouses is protected at the same level as lawyer/client or priest/penitent.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spousal_privilege

    • snooggums@piefed.world
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      2 days ago

      I am 100% aware of all the benefits.

      Also, like the priest/lawyer/etc. there is an exception to the privilege if the spouse is an participant in crime.