Summary:
Encouraged by the Census Bureau, same-sex couples are being urged to participate in this year's census to tally them as being married although they do not have a marriage license. This has stirred quite a controversy, especially from conservatives who say that the Bureau is trying to redefine marriage. For the first time the Bureau has also deployed a team of professional field workers to reach out to gays and lesbians in the community to particpate in the census and has filmed a public service video encouraging gay marriages to participate. Many gay rights activist believe this is a huge milestone for gay rights and that although the law may still no recognize gay marriage, the Census Bureau at least has.
Question:
If such an important federal agency such as the Census Bureau has recognized gay couples as being married in their statistics, then what does that tell about the future? Do you think that gay marriage will eventually be legalized everywhere? What type of message is the Bureau's decision sending to America and the "conservative" side of our society?
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