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Quote by: belverron I was trying to point out that marriage serves purposes other than child-rearing. |
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Quote by: Dirty Name I have said that as well. But child-rearing is the central component. |
Completely disagree. The central component is partnership. The kids are born, raised and move out to an independent life. Marriage is about a lifetime partner.
Funny, because I agree with most of your positions, Dirty. I agree that kids do better in a family with both a mom and a dad. I am not in favor of homosexual marriage, but my reason is that it is an attempt to redefine a traditional concept that already has a definition.
Nevertheless, you argue well and have made some points. But to me, my marriage is about partnership. My wife has never been pregnant, and we have been married 21 years. We never planned for her to have children. And I don't agree that society's compelling interest in traditional marriage is about enforcing an ideal situation for any kids that might come along. Society can't guarantee kids anything. I think your argument is a tangent.