Same Difference?

Civil unions or marriage? What cause should determine who gets which and why? The same went before, when the nation examined 'seperate but equal'.
We know there is a huge disconnect with this type of twisted rationale. It has resurected in the hearts and minds of some across our nation as well as it should. For we are to soon embarked on a familiar journey as noted in this from another state:
http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/5605181.html

We ( our Nation) has yet to learn from our most grievous past. This country has an oppressive nature toward non-conformative social circles. Equality for all means just that "ALL". In every aspect of human freedom,respect and dignity. Not the persecution of some due to the bitter manipulative attitude of a few. Who hide behind "religion" to mask their hate,intolerance,bigotry,racist and dominatist beliefs.

"If not you, who? If not now,when?"