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The problem for those who assert biblical authority in support of

The problem for those who assert biblical authority in support of traditional definitions of marriage is that one could, with equal validity, assert that the lending of money or certain kinds of haircuts are forbidden by God, or that slavery and the subjugation of women are authorized by the Lord. – Jon Meacham

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The bringing-about of order is the first and fundamental task of government. We accept limits on our rights for the sake of a larger social compact all the time. – Jon Meacham

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The fact is that America has been at her most prosperous when government and the private sector have been not at war, but in a wary, if often underplayed, alliance. History is unmistakable on this point. – Jon Meacham

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Here is a pretty good rule of thumb for Democratic Presidents: if it didnt work for Franklin D. Roosevelt, who won four terms and a World War, it probably wont work for you either. – Jon Meacham

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A man may be a fool and not know it, but not if he is married. – H.L. Mencken

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Im a little skeptical about using the Constitution this way, but I also believe marriage is between a man and a woman and that the courts shouldnt legislate this matter. – Pete Coors

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Im looking forward to talking to Bill Parcells, too, and to seeing how that marriage with Jerry Jones goes. – Lisa Guerrero

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I say I never wanna get married. I feel trapped with the idea of marriage. How can you really be with somebody forever? Id get bored! As I get older, I dont settle. Id rather tell somebody This is what I want – take it or leave it. – Amanda Bynes

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