The first principle of the State is to promote the common good. Since all members of society pass through the institution of the family, the State has a duty to promote the health of families and marriage.
The first principle of the State is to promote the common good. Since all members of society pass through the institution of the family, the State has a duty to promote the health of families and marriage.
Sure you don't want to rethink that? You may want to brush up on some history my FRiend...the role of the "state" in America (as it is plainly written in the Constitution) is much, much less intrusive and have less "duties" than you think.
As for the common good...see tagline.