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The costs of marriage breakdown are borne by the entire society, and therefore it is reasonable for the entire society to demand support for marriage - to insist that it is privileged both culturally and legally.

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Nancy Pearcey
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: January 1
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Philosopher
Nancy Randolph Pearcey
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