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Constitutional Law

Feb. 3, 2005

Is Same-Sex Marriage Conducive to Happiness?

Forum Column - By Joseph R. Grodin - The first reaction most people have to the news that Californians enjoy a constitutional right to happiness and safety is one of surprise. Yet there it is, plain as can be, in Article 1, Section 1 of the state constitution: "All people are by nature free and independent and have certain inalienable rights. Among these are ... pursuing and obtaining safety, happiness and privacy."


Forum Column

By Joseph R. Grodin
        
        The first reaction most people have to the news that Californians enjoy a constitutional right to happiness and safety is one of surprise. Yet there it is, plain as can be, in Article 1, Section 1 of the state constitution: "All people are by nature free and...

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