It takes two

Dear Reader:

In light of the recent development in Mexico, let us return to the table and look at the facts. Happy New Year. This is a time of much celebrating, commemorating, and contemplating. One of the things we will probably contemplate is how much we love those we love. How blessed a choice country. How privileged we are to live in a state of relative peace. How critical it is that we all work tirelessly to maintain that peace. Today I would like to concur with Edward Westermark, a revered European anthropologist, on the subject of marriage. Edward Westermark explored the history of this union and its significance with regard to human development. He concluded that the purpose of marriage was to provide a secure environment for the rearing of children. Adult self-interest was not the central component, but children's welfare.

It's About Children

Dear Reader:

This debate, about the central meaning of family is not about family. It's about adult self-interest, and people soliciting approval for behavior that they may freely participate in, WITH or WITHOUT implicit public approval! Nobody is stopping them.

Google "the History of Marriage" to realize that marriage evolved out of a societal need for a safe environment for the perpetuation of species. Fatherless children running around does not allow for a solid community. Thus, we marry to allow people to or rather permit people the access to children in order that they will be held responsible.