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[keopeli]

Did you read this part of my post?

"Mind you, I do see what's wrong in this instance. A woman divorces an abusive husband while she's pregnant - that makes sense."

I do not endorse abuse nor am I proposing that an abusive marriage should be sustained. I also don't know where you got the quote "marriage is better for the child," but I don't believe it was from me. As a person who can never legally marry in this country, I have no faith in the notion and certainly don't think that "married" parents are what a child need. Responsible parents, both of them, is what a child should be entitled to (even though that's a pipe dream, I know). I apologize for not communicating well with you, because that's certainly not what I meant. And, I'm a big supporter of single-parent homes, giving love and nurturing to the child. I'm also a supporter of gay parents, which is an enormous untapped resource in our country.

Finally, I never claimed to be 'liberal' if I'm the one you're referring to. I prefer not to use labels for myself, as they inevitably create inconsistency.

Peace,
Keo