We shouldn't just allow gay marriage. We should insist on gay marriage…

David Brooks
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We shouldn't just allow gay marriage. We should insist on gay marriage. We should regard it as scandalous that two people could claim to love each other and not want to sanctify their love with marriage and fidelity.
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