Will you be my domestic partner?

Today Catie and I went to the Milwaukee County Courthouse and applied for a Wisconsin Domestic Partnership.

Although it felt rather official to raise our right hands and say, "I do," and although the rights this will give us are important, which is why we did it, I don't want anyone to be fooled that this really means all that much in the eyes of the law.

In fact while doing this will grant us 43 rights. It leaves out around 1100 that are granted to straight couples when they apply for their marriage licenses.

Its not fair. Its not right. I work hard. I pay my taxes. I have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, just like everyone else. I shouldn't be treated like a second class citizen. I shouldn't have to be grateful for getting something that is so far less than that which is granted to my friends, families and neighbors.

But I'm still happy that now Catie is legally obligated to keep me fed, clothed, and sheltered. And vice versa of course.

And saying, "I do," with her felt sorta nice too. :D