![]() ![]() We already know where these decisions lead. It is such an obvious overreach by judges, far beyond any rational definition of their authority, that even those who support the outcome of the decisions should be horrified by the means. And it is offensive to expect us to believe this obvious fiction. The pretext is that state constitutions require it - but it is absurd to claim that these constitutions require marriage to be defined in ways that were unthinkable through all of human history until the past 15 years. These judges are making new law without any democratic process in fact, their decisions are striking down laws enacted by majority vote. THE FIRST AND greatest threat from court decisions in California and Massachusetts, giving legal recognition to "gay marriage," is that it marks the end of democracy in America. ![]() ![]() More information on the LDS Church's position on homosexuality and same-sex marriage can be found at. The writer's opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the Deseret News or its owner, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Editor's note: This personal opinion column appeared in the print edition of Mormon Times, a features section of the Deseret News, on Thursday, July 24, 2008. ![]()
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