Remember The Good Ol’ Days When You Could Sell Your Daughter For 3 Goats And A Cow?

As a daughter who would have been traded for three goats, I can safely say I’m VERY happy we continue to redefine marriage in our society. Onward!

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Sara Critchfield

May 25, 2012

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