To the editor:
Many defenders of “traditional” marriage focus on the mechanical aspects of intercourse. But this act is not unique to marriage. It can and does occur in many circumstances — some casual or commercial and even in war as a weapon.
What is it that gives intercourse its significance in marriage? It is the intent — the physical expression of a complete union.
Think of the traditional marriage promises: to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, for better or worse, until death do us part. These vows are not gender specific.
They depict a relationship for which the term civil union is a very inadequate substitute.
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I urge you to support marriage equality.
Pauline “Tinker” Hannaford,
Brunswick
letters@timesrecord.com
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