Far from the fears right wingers had that same sex marriage would be a threat to the institution, lawyer Elizabeth Schwartz who specializes in the field, argues same sex marriage may actually strengthen the institution. Too many people go into it without making note of the legal ramifications. But gays and lesbians tend to consider it all more carefully and thus may be setting the standard for conscious and thereby more secure marriages. Her new book is called Before I Do; A Legal Guide to Marriage, Gay and Otherwise