Defining marriage is a power that should be left to the states. Moreover, no state should be forced to recognize a marriage that is not within its own laws, Constitution, and legal precedents.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I do believe that the states have the right to make the definition of marriage, and each state can define it as they so choose through their elected representatives.
Marriage has been defined by every legislature that has ever sat in the United States from every State, now 50 States, the same way, but now we have unelected judges altering and changing that fundamental institution.
The very idea of marriage is basic to recognition as equals in our society; any status short of that is inferior, unjust, and unconstitutional.
Marriage is a unique cultural relationship that has a long-standing tradition and societal meaning, which should not be redefined by the courts.
Marriage has historically been in the domain of the States to regulate.
We need uniform protection of traditional marriage. You can't have different definitions on something as fundamental as marriage. The Marriage Protection Amendment is the only solution to this problem.
I believe marriage is a human right, not a state right.
Having federal officials, whether judges, bureaucrats, or congressmen, impose a new definition of marriage on the people is an act of social engineering profoundly hostile to liberty.
Marriage should be viewed as an institution ordained by God and should be out of the control of the state.
Marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman. I don't think it is the role of the state to define what marriage is.