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Here comes the groom: A (conservative) case for gay marriage
Source: Independent Gay Forum/The New Republic
Author: Andrew Sullivan
Country: United States

"In this early call for gay marriage, Sullivan argues that it should logically appeal to straight conservatives who deplore gay male promiscuity. While domestic partnership poses genuine hazards, especially if its legal definition is left slippery and undefined, same-sex marriage 'is not ... a denial of family values. It's an extension of them.'" (8/28/89)

Privatize marriage: A simple solution to the gay-marriage debate
Source: Independent Gay Forum/Slate
Author: David Boaz
Country: United States

"The author argues that the solution to the gay-marriage debate is simple: government ought not to be in the business of sanctioning personal relationships between consenting adults." (3/24/98)

What's wrong with 'marriage lite'
Source: Independent Gay Forum/Wall Street Journal
Author: Jonathan Rauch
Country: United States

"Conservatives may be right to worry that the confusion and legal incentives engendered by domestic partner benefits will serve to weaken the institution of marriage. Recognizing gay marriage, seemingly the more radical step, might in reality do more to advance society's interest in genuinely durable commitments." (6/2/98)

Domestic justice
Source: Independent Gay Forum/New York Times
Author: David Boaz
Country: United States

"Beware of drawing an easy parallel between domestic-partner benefits for gays, who are at present unable to marry, and those for heterosexuals who choose to remain in unmarried partnerships. The first of these tends to recognize (and encourage) durable commitment, while the latter may have the unwanted consequence of undermining it." (1/4/95)

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