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I would contend that marriage is neither a privilege, nor a right. Government recognition of your marriage is a privilege. In theory you can jump the fence with
by Overtonwindow 4y ago
I would contend that marriage is neither a privilege, nor a right. Government recognition of your marriage is a privilege. In theory you can jump the fence with anybody and say we are married. With contractual law what it is today, you don’t need government recognition for your marriage to be valid.
- egberts1 4y agoI might argue, marriage is a privilege bestowed by only by the states and maritime captains. Then there is this definition of a common-law wife that varied wildly amongst 50 states and territories.