I'm fine with this position if you're advocating to remove government recognition of all marriages and "civil unions" entirely.

I'm not advocating for anything in the previous post. People are too quick to judge. I was explaining why it could be considered a preference.

If you must know, I'm pro-gay marriage and against all civil marriage. And I have no position on the current issue.

Sorry, I honestly didn't intend to judge or even imply you were advocating that.

What I meant is that I agree marriage is a preference, but only if there are no additional benefits or rights bestowed (by the government) upon those entering the marriage.