The primary task of proponents was to reconcile a putatively barbaric activity with a civilizing impulse.
Nevertheless there have been caveats issued by even the most ardent of proponents.
The vested interests and worldviews of proponents cannot be ignored in this debate.
Some veteran baseball men, mostly traditionalists, are critical of the appointment of proponents of statistical analysis.
There's one more analogy to Loving; history is on the side of proponents of same-sex marriage.
"Today the circle of proponents of the idea that Bashar al-Assad should be part of Syria's transition is growing.
"MORMONS TIPPED SCALE IN BAN ON GAY MARRIAGE," the Times headlined the week after Election Day, reflecting the views of proponents and opponents alike.
When you think of proponents of green energy, the Saudi oil minister may not be the first person who comes to mind.
For the "Cornish chough" has returned to breed in the county, much to the delight of proponents of Cornish independence and local birders alike.
He also asked for campaign contributions, saying he was now the political target of proponents of the Democratic health care overhaul.
It's a sham, of course: a stacked-deck collection of proponents with little time granted to people who want to keep the internet open and free for innovation.
