A sensible, mainstream Libertarian stance on Gay Marriage

Just Get Government the Hell out of it!

Mark Hinkle is the newly-elected National Chairman of the Libertarian Party. He's also a candidate in a special election for a California State Senate seat.

During a recent debate the hot topic of Gay Marriage came up. The conservative Republican predictably took the stance of supporting Yes on Prop. 8 opposing Gay Marriage. The liberal Democrat supported the recent court ruling overturning the voter-backed initiative. Then came the Libertarian response.

From the San Jose Mercury-News, "Laird, Blakeslee disagree over Prop. 23 in debate in Arroyo Grande" Aug. 6:

Hinkle said the government should get out of marriage altogether, adding that when George and Martha Washington got married they didn't get a license; they simply found a preacher.

markhinkle.defendsliberty.com

Prior photo of Hinkle not from the recent debate.

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