They’ve been called progressive steps for human rights and destructive actions against the moral fabric of society.  The Supreme Court striking down sodomy laws in Texas. California and Vermont approving civil unions for same sex couples. A handful of countries in Europe have already legalized Civil Unions or Gay Marriage, and Canada, where several provinces already allow civil unions, is considering legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. Are efforts to legalize same-sex unions gaining momentum? What are the social and financial implications? We discuss whether America is ready for civil unions and the effect on our society if same-sex unions are legalized nationwide.