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Stephen Olker, Birthday Shoutout and Polyamory Request
Stephen Olker of Jersey City made a palindrome donation of $242.42 to celebrate his girlfriend Katie's birthday. He requested a "jobs jobs jobs" shoutout and suggested adding a "P" for polyamory to the LGBTQIA acronym. The hosts discuss the unique donation amount and the cultural environment of New Jersey.
A discussion ensues regarding why the government is involved in licensing marriage at all, suggesting it is primarily a mechanism for doling out benefits like healthcare and tax breaks. The hosts speculate that the legal logic used for same-sex marriage could eventually extend to polyamorous relationships or polygamy. They cite Mormon communities as a historical example of multi-partner households and discuss the corporate-like management of large families.
