Stability for Families

George W. Bush:

I believe society is better off by a clear definition of traditional marriage. And the reason I do -- (applause) -- the reason I do is because, one, traditional marriage between man and a woman has served society and civilization well. Secondly, there is a firm commitment required in a marriage between a man and a woman that must not be undermined by redefinition. That commitment, in itself, provides stable, loving environments for families. (Thursday, Aug 5)

Are society and civilization really all that great right now? Is it because of marriage between one man and one woman? Does redefining a commitment (or anything) actually change it? Or just the perception of it, for those who are perhaps questioning their definition in the first place?

It's all about definitions. How I choose to define a situation or event, how you choose to see it. The truth's somewhere in the middle. Or perhaps it's between two individals.