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| August 06, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2001 National Review, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The Marriage Amendment

In the July 23 issue, the Editors ("In Need of Amendment") and Robert P. George ("The 28th Amendment") argue for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Conservatives ought to think harder before heading down this path. Same-sex marriage is not only good policy, it is good conservative policy.

Conservatives know the importance of long-term, committed relationships for both individual happiness and social stability. They understand that no other form of commitment can touch the durability and depth of marriage. They realize that opposite-sex marriage is not an option for homosexuals. So why not draw homosexuals into ...

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