In passing Question 6, Maryland’s voters changed the meaning of the word “marriage.” The reformulation of marriage entails the dilution of the family — a fundamental institution of human society and a source of resistance to the state.
Molding society by manipulating language and, consequently, thought was a technique of the regime depicted in George Orwell’s novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four.” That this is now being done by popular vote may be ironic, but it is hardly surprising.
Rockville
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'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America

By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times
President Obama forgot to return the salute of a U.S. Marine while boarding Marine One Friday morning, then came back out to shake the Marine’s hand, according to a tweet by CBS News’ Mark Knoller.