I agree completely that there should be more acceptable marriage options in modern society. But I do have a personal interest in it, being poly. But I also agree it's probably not happening any time soon.

I also think encouraging business to treat all families as legitimate is a great idea. I'm not sure I have faith in a lot of businesses to actually do so - but the climate of capitalism is beginning to change, I think; more companies are seeing the benefits of being socially conscious, and there are a lot of new companies being started up with this sort of philosophy from the get-go. I'm hoping the trend continues and I'm proven to be too cynical regarding the free market.

Yeah, you've been a gender studies scholar for longer than I've been alive, LOL. I wouldn't call it an unfair advantage though, more like I could learn a lot from you.