Quote Originally Posted by Obs View Post
I am sure I know why... But why did it ever get involved with the government?....

I forget things.
The “official” rationale is to regulate, establish and provide legal support to societal building blocks, institutions & norms, provide for the welfare of children, and proper dissemination of money and property upon the death of spouses. Personally, I think it’s just another excuse to exercise another level of authority and jurisdiction over the populace.