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Originally Posted by August
Marriage is not a privilege granted by the states. They may withhold their official recognition of a marriage but they cannot stop someone from marrying.
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Yes, it is a privilege.Sure, they can't stop you from having a ceremony but the privilege is the legal benefits and recognition that come along with it, they may grant or deny based on if you meet the criteria they set for a marriage license.Some state's say you must have different equipment, other's do not, it's up to them as long as it is not denied on basis of race, gender, etc.