Is marriage an inalienable right?

Is marriage an inalienable right?

Wes DeMarco
graphic designer | Tampa, Fla.
“Personally, I don’t understand all the assimilation. I don’t need a certificate to legitimize my relationship. I don’t want any control by the state, at all. People have the right to relationships of their choice, as long as they’re not hurting anyone else.”

Wes DeMarco
graphic designer | Tampa, Fla.
“Personally, I don’t understand all the assimilation. I don’t need a certificate to legitimize my relationship. I don’t want any control by the state, at all. People have the right to relationships of their choice, as long as they’re not hurting anyone else.”

Andre Michaels
student | Washington Square West
“Yes. But the government can set restrictions against adult/child relationships, inbreeding and polygamy. But people have a right to express their sexual orientation as they see fit — as long as it’s safe and respectable.”

Jason Wallace
Realtor | Northern Liberties
“Obviously not, or we wouldn’t be having this conversation. Marriage is more about politics and power struggles, rather than being an inalienable right. Why put so much emphasis on that word? It’s just a word. I don’t need a word to validate my relationship.”

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