Civil unions are fine ? gay couples should absolutely have the same rights to tax, insurance, bestate/b protections, etc. However, no partnership between two people of the same sex will ever be a marriage. This is another example of political b...../bbpatNY/b, April 7th, 2009 11:33 am ET. MARRIAGE EQUALITY BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY.....even through the voice of the people through their legislature! Thanks VT! Keep the ball rolling California Sup. Ct. and overturn that nasty Prop 8! ...