> Extending the franchise of marriage probably doesn't do much to
> undermine it. Dunno how you work that out.
Actually, if you look at the way that marriage has been conceptualized since the 1960's, the foundations are being undermined. Even the concept being offered by the right emphasizes love over property, and partnership over patriarchal relations. It's not that gay marriage subverts 'traditional marriage' per se, rather traditional marriage is already a concept in crisis, which can be pushed further down the path of its destruction.
> And although marriage is, as you say, a vile patriarchal tradition,
> women as a rule are big fans. Well, big fans of the wedding ceremony
> anyhow. I suppose it isn't quite the same thing.
Its tradition. I don't think that contemporary marriage is traditional for the most part. But, I might be exagerating a bit. Robert Wood
> This is a good opportunity again plug the great Australian movie
> 'Muriel's Wedding'. Which deals with this obsession. A real classic
> bit of social commentary. You might need to watch it a few times, but
> it is no chore to do so. Especially for ABBA fans.
>
> Bill Bartlett
> Bracknell Tas
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