Children are best served when reared in a home with a married mother and father.

According to A. Dean Byrd, Ph.D, \"There is no fact that has been established by social science literature more convincingly than the following: all variables considered, children are best served when reared in a home with a married mother and father.\" Psychological evidence shows that children have needs which are met uniquely by parents of opposite gender.

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California Prop 8, which states \"only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California\" should stand.
          Children are best served when reared in a home with a married mother and father.
                    The American Association of Pediatrics disagrees with this opinion.
          Public schools will have to teach children about gay marriage
                    Public schools will still have discretion in what they teach.
          Prop 8 protects the free expression of religion
                    So do the Gays
          Not being allowed to marry has financial consequences
                    Prop 8 will not take away financial rights, protections or benefits.
          CA Prop 8 is discrimination
                    Prop 8 does not take away any rights
                    There is nothing to be against
                              supporting facts..?
          Gay couples deserve the dignity of marriage as well.
                    Gay couples deserve to be happy
                    Marriage should not exist as a government function, period.
          Same-sex marriage is GOOD for the economy and employment