The Editor's Desk

I’ve been seeing this commercial all over the place, and even during the Olympics. In case you haven’t seen it:

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What I like about this commercial is the libertarian-leaning argument behind it. This commercial isn’t about whether or not people should support gay people or actually put their stamp of approval on gay marriages. It doesn’t even have any gay people in it. It’s a reminder that — regardless of what its roots might be (and the deceptions that people present about it) — marriage is a right, not an “institution,” and heterosexuals wouldn’t accept outsiders determining the legitimacy of their marriage. Neither should we.