[olderwiser]

The state has a legitimate and healthy interest in supporting traditional families. This is the foundation shown time and again that results in citizens that are able to best function and contribute in a positive way to society.

[Protagoras]

The state has a legitimate and healthy interest in supporting traditional families.

Which is to pretend that traditional families need the support of government.

I disagree on both counts. It is neither healthy nor legitimate.

Families are good but not in need of government force.