"Attorneys defending the ban argued the state has a rational reason for limiting marriage to heterosexual couples because the state has an interest in regulating relationships that produce children
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We agree that the government shouldn't care about a person's sexual habits and preferences. If that's all marriage was about, then the government shouldn't even be issuing licenses.
But, do you know why the government endorses marriage and provides benefits to married couples? It's because married make healthy children. The more healthy children, the better our society. What reason does Uncle Sam have to promote gay marriage? None. The government should be neutral on a person's sexual preference, but not start handing out money and other benefits based upon it.
First off - I’m not sure how kosher it is to come onto someone’s livejournal and anonymously post a criticism/response like that. I’ll ignore it, and I won’t delete the comment out right because - well - maybe you didn’t know better
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But, do you know why the government endorses marriage and provides benefits to married couples? It's because married make healthy children. The more healthy children, the better our society. What reason does Uncle Sam have to promote gay marriage? None. The government should be neutral on a person's sexual preference, but not start handing out money and other benefits based upon it.
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I'm creeped out by the state being interested in regulating relationships, period. Eerie wording!
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