[jetsnoc]

Yes, and then of course stick to making no laws respecting religion meaning every couple with a civil union enjoys the same tax benefits.

Many would vomit at this idea because they would fear that you are "taking something away from them." Of course, ironically, the marriage they feared would be taken from them is of course the same right they are denying me.

[yummyfajitas]

A better idea would be to eliminate the tax benefits of marriage. Every tax benefit given to straight couples is paid for by single people and possibly gays (depending on the future legality of gay marriage).

This is regressive taxation. Married people are better off than the single; they have lower living expenses and are presumably happier. Marriage subsidies are taxing the poor to pay the rich.