Back in 2012, when we had a Governor who understood the importance of marriage as God designed it, Governor Walker issued a Marriage Week proclamation. In part that proclamation says, that “marriage creates new families, binds men and women together in a network of affection, mutual aid and mutual obligation, commits fathers and mothers to their children, and connects children to a wider network of relatives.” The proclamation continues, stating that “a healthy, loving marriage deserves special respect because it…creates the safest place for children to flourish and to enjoy the full emotional, moral, educational and financial benefits of both parents” and that “marriage breakdown takes a toll on the emotional, physical and financial well-being of the entire family, and increases the public cost for human programs.”
This proclamation by Governor Walker really nails the essence of marriage. Let’s look at some of the statistics that back up these assertions. First of all, ...
