[NutCrackerBoy]

OK then marriage has a very good track record. Slavery has a very bad track record.

Here was my original statement:

The institution of marriage has a 3000 year old track record as a civilizing influence allowing children to grow up in stable homes. -NutCrackerBoy

What is your point about slavery, anyway?

[farmfriend]

The institution of marriage has a 3000 year old track record as a civilizing influence allowing children to grow up in stable homes.

Ok, why would you want to deny this great benifit to a community based on your prejudices.