In the process of creating a transitional state from capitalism to socialism, the workers' state must tread a fine line between capitalism and socialism, making sure not to overstep bounds on suppressing culture to the extent that it foments reactionary forces. The institution of marriage has existed since the advent of agriculture, and dissolution of this institution would require a post-scarcity environment for all people as well as a dissolution of all traditional cultural values, as marriage largely exists as a means of allowing financial security and legal integration of familial circles.
John Kerry