We are all well aware of the emotional costs of divorce: the fights, the infidelity, the children coming from broken homes shunned by their peers, teachers and clergymen. But let’s take a moment to reflect on the most important cost of divorce: money.
Money is something our state has precious little of. Recent estimates have projected a state budget gap of more than $20 billion. Even with a rigorous program of slashing taxes and ending social services for the poor, it is doubtful that the budget gap could be eliminated anytime soon. That’s where we come in.
The fine folks at the Institute for American Values conducted fair and balanced research into the real cost of divorce for California and came up with $4.8 billion annually as a conservative estimate. When divided by the population of the state that breaks down to $133.74 for every man, woman or child – enough for 26 “Super-Sized” value meals annually. We can’t afford that kind of waste.
Even the Legislative Analyst’s Office admits that our initiative banning divorce would provide “savings to the state of up to hundreds of millions of dollars annually for support of the court system due to the elimination of divorce proceedings.”
So the question isn’t “Should we ban divorce?” The question is “Can we afford not to?”
John Marcotte is a firm believer in traditional family values. He currently opposes government-funded death panels, Obama talking to children and MSNBC's entire prime-time line-up. 
Ted.. I’m speechless as to how ignorant you are. I just read through your arguments… I really just don’t think you’ll ever see things right. I agree, this country is never going to get EVERYONE to see your religion as the right way to believe, so if you cannot live peacefully along with people who are respecting your beliefs but believe differently, maybe you should just LEAVE
Actually, the point of the whole thing was to point out that if you’re a Christian, you’re against DIVORCE as much as you are AGAINST GAY MARRIAGE; and that if you accept the damage divorce causes to society without judgement (which is far more damage than gay marriage will ever cause) you’ve given up on the literal teachings of Christ already to the point that you might as well support same sex marriage.
How come I got the joke and played along, but none of the rest of you did?
you say your christian. but doesn’t the bible say love thy neighbor? it doesn’t say love thy neighbor unless they’re different. plus it also says treat everyone as you would want to be treated. does it or does it not? yes i do believe that everyone should have the right to get divorce if there is no other way. It should be ordered that if a couple goes thou counseling and still can’t make it work out than that they can get a divorce.