Jackson stressed that she isn't trying to intimidate would-be newlyweds, or to talk anyone out of marriage. She said she only wants to ensure that couples are educated about the institution. She also conceded that plenty of people will toss away the pamphlets without so much as a glance. The throwaway factor is one reason that Assemblyman Dick Ackerman, a Republican from Fullerton, voted against Jackson's bill. Ackerman also said the pamphlet, even one prepared by the state Judicial Council, would offer an incomplete picture of spousal obligations, since more than 9,000 state statutes deal with the institution of marriage.
Premarital counseling is good.
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