[1_Of_We]

The state (morally) has LEGAL authority.

Do you believe that what is legal is also moral?

My statement was made, and should be taken, within the context of this thread. Further, if the legal agrees with a moral authority then yes, I believe that what is legal is also moral.

[Alan Chapman]

Perhaps you misunderstood my question. I'll rephrase it for you. Does something become moral because it is made legal under the law?