Arguments For Amendment 3
Supporters of Amendment 3 said that the amendment would do three things:
- Prevent state courts from making a ruling that current Utah marriage legislation unconstitutional.
- Prevent state courts from forcing recognition of out-of-state marriages.
- Prevent the creation of "counterfeit marriages", such as civil unions.
They also said the amendment would not hurt heterosexual marriage, common law marriages, or the right to will property to whomever one wishes.
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