Why gay marriage is good for the economy

[theHandpuppet]

Thought some of you would appreciate some of these figures estimated on a state-by state basis:
http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/category/research/economic-impact-reports/

Also some other interesting articles on the home page:
http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/

[genwah]

1. Gay divorce is also good for the economy. Actually, any divorce is good for the economy.

Lawyer's fees contribute to GDP, and lawyers pay taxes. Then, someone moves out, needs a place to live, a new microwave oven, blender, cutlery...sorry. I have long maintained that too many things are good for the economy that aren't so good for society. Wildfires, drive-by shootings, Twinkies, Kardasians...

While I'm in favor of marriage equality on the basis of equality, economic reasons for equality are at best a side benefit.

[theHandpuppet]

2. Yes, nothing like looking on the bright side

Especially during the middle of this battle.

[genwah]

3. It's not a bright side, that's kind of my point. The battle will be won, but how much money

changes hands during and afterward shouldn't be a major issue, anymore than how many hot dogs are sold at the VE ticker tape parade was important to WWII. It's not the money, it's my country acting according to it's best principles.

Peace.