Stark reminders; Teens, sex and the raid in Texas.(OPED)

From: The Washington Times | Date: May 13, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Peter Sprigg, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The recent raid on the Texas compound of a religious sect that practices polygamy has raised again a number of issues regarding marriage, family, and sex. On the one hand, the existence of such a large group of practicing polygamists within our borders reinforces the concern that some have (which I share) that redefining marriage for the benefit of homosexuals would put us on a slippery slope toward other redefinition...

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