Legislating Sexuality
On September 21, 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of
Marriage Act, a bill proposed by Republican Bob Barr of Georgia in order to
prohibit the marriage of gay and lesbian couples.(CWA) Although this bill
cannot be called "unconstitutional", by forbidding the marriage of same-sex
couples the government is taking a stand on an issue that does not require its
lofty opinion and judgment. Marriage has long been an institution that was
based on the love of two individuals and their future together. While
procreation is also considered in the definition, there are ....
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