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Originally Posted by jfrog
For what reasons do you believe the state can/should restrict marriage?
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Overall - because society has a compelling need for future generations.
Which are produced by families of men and women.
That is not the only reason, but the most valid one in my opinion.
Also:
1. Age of Consent - with governmental laws any one of any age could marry.
So you could have a 5 year old marrying a 40 year old.
2. Incest - this results in birth defects and has been viewed as taboo, because of this, for centuries.
3. Multiple partner marriages - Western Civilization has viewed this, negatively, for a long time.
4. Same-sex marriage - same as #3.
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