I think every state and the Fed should legalize civil unions and the benefits that go along with it.
For straight and gay couples.
If you are a religious couple and want to be "married" under God, than have your civil union done in a church and get a marriage certificate.
If you just love your partner and plan on being with them forever & want the financial benefits, get a civil union!
We need to seperate the word "marriage" and federal / state benefits from each other.