Why should gay couples have to jump through extra hoops to get what married couples get? Consider the situation if intestate. When a partner in a married couple dies without a will, part of the estate goes to the remaining partner. When a partner in a gay relationship dies without a will, none of the estate goes to the remaining person.
For information on another issue concerning gay couples, read this old story:
http://www.gayhealth.com/templates/...ciety/legal?record=738&trycookie=1?record=738
You have to jump through more hoops to get married than to write up a will or give someone power of attorney.