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I was thinking about this as I read an American queer couple talk about moving to a more conservative country that doesn't recognize same sex marriage but isn't overtly homophobic. They were saying this to 'escape' whatever is happening in the US now.

In their questions about it, it was clear they hadn't though about what they would be giving up. Wanting a physically safe environment (with little physical violence) is great, and I urge anyone who has an out to go for that if they need to.

But it was clear they hadn't thought through the specifics of moving to a place that doesn't recognize your marriage. They thought that other state would still give them immigration privileges, and acknowledge the second mother as a parent.

Not a chance.