Washington Journal
Definition of Marriage
2003-08-07T07:54:07-04:00https://images.c-span.org/defaults/wjLogoNewBlue.jpgThe guests debated the definition of marriage, focusing on whether marriage should be defined as a union between a man and a woman, or could also be a union between persons of the same sex. Ms. Wood argued that marriage should be between a man and a woman only, while Ms. Stachelberg argued that same sex couples should be afforded the same rights, benefits, and privileges of marriage that heterosexual couples enjoy. A video clip of President Bush talking about the issue was shown. The guests responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.
The guests debated the definition of marriage, focusing on whether marriage should be defined as a union between a man and a woman, or…
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The guests debated the definition of marriage, focusing on whether marriage should be defined as a union between a man and a woman, or could also be a union between persons of the same sex. Ms. Wood argued that marriage should be between a man and a woman only, while Ms. Stachelberg argued that same sex couples should be afforded the same rights, benefits, and privileges of marriage that heterosexual couples enjoy. A video clip of President Bush talking about the issue was shown. The guests responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. close
The guests debated the definition of marriage, focusing on whether marriage should be defined as a union between a man and a woman, or… read more
The guests debated the definition of marriage, focusing on whether marriage should be defined as a union between a man and a woman, or could also be a union between persons of the same sex. Ms. Wood argued that marriage should be between a man and a woman only, while Ms. Stachelberg argued that same sex couples should be afforded the same rights, benefits, and privileges of marriage that heterosexual couples enjoy. A video clip of President Bush talking about the issue was shown. The guests responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. close
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