The “sexual freedom” juridical clause that was originally included in the proposed Civil Code reform was quickly withdrawn as soon as the first reactions came forth after Diario Libre printed the news yesterday. It is thought that this legal precept would open the doors to future homosexual unions, which resulted in its elimination from the bill according to Commissioner for the Support of the Reform and Modernization of Justice, Alejandro Moscoso Segura, who believes that if it is left in the bill, it could generate unruliness. For his part, acting Attorney General Rodolfo Espineira said that Dominican society is still conservative and has strong family values. “I believe we still aren’t sufficiently civilized for legislation of that nature”, said the AG. In spite of Diario Libre’s efforts, groups supporting sexual freedom have not come forward publicly with their opinions. Lawyer and former Central Electoral Board Judge Alejandro Asmar Sanchez said the introduction of sexual freedom in the new Civil Code could open the door to a number of things this country “could not endure”. He believes that if sexual freedom is established, the DR could follow in the steps of Spain, Sweden, Norway and the UK where same-sex unions are allowed.