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To: B Knotts
It is the traditional family that is the basis for our entire culture and society

You are correct-it is the basis for our entire culture and society. Now, down to business:

Traditional marriage has 3 elements:

1) It is permanent (no divorce)

2) It is sexually exclusive (adultery is a felony)

3) It is between a man and at least one woman.

Which of these does your amendment restore?

58 posted on 11/18/2003 3:45:31 PM PST by Jim Noble
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To: Jim Noble
3) It is between a man and at least one woman

You've included that as an element of traditional marriage a couple of times. I don't understand the "at least" part. Perhaps you're playing loose with ther term "traditional marriage" to include what's practiced in some cultures not influenced by Christianity?

69 posted on 11/18/2003 3:52:07 PM PST by Theo
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To: Jim Noble
You don't like one or more of those elements, I take it?
81 posted on 11/18/2003 3:58:48 PM PST by B Knotts (Go 'Nucks!)
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