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Furthermore, because it has such a profound impact on society, marriage is not a purely private matter and has traditionally been regulated by the state. Marriage laws do not just permit private individuals to live together, but promote a certain lifestyle which has proven to be beneficial to society as a whole...
...turn 16: she got a driver's license. But if a bill before its legislature passes as expected, Washington will soon join the growing number of states that require "graduated licenses" for drivers who are not yet 18. Under the proposed law, Washington teens could get a learner's permit at 15 and could earn an intermediate driver's license at 16--both with lots of strings at- tached. But in the meantime, at the cozy, split-level home that Joanna shares with her family, the bill's provisions are already in effect. The legislation's sponsor, state senator Tracey...
...whether or not to fly the Confederate battle flag over the state capitol is a question for the people of South Carolina to decide, why isn't whether or not to permit gay marriage a question for the people of Vermont to decide...
McCain has preserved traits in adulthood that most people--and just about all important men--permit the world to beat out of them. For instance, a small boy's ability to manufacture excitement and adventure where not much exists. Every visitor to McCain's cabin in the Arizona desert has the same odd experience. At some point during the first morning, McCain waves off into the distance and announces that today "we'll take a trip down to Zebra Falls." The way he says it and then becomes worked up over the idea suggests that the guests will be shooting...
McManama concurs, citing the fact that the circumstances don't permit the Crimson to feel tired...