How important is cultural or historical context to the reception and production of a text?

hello,

this starts with

the areas residents asking congress for admission.

this is the first step in the process of admitting a new state,

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in my opinion, anyone should be allowed to marry as long as it's not going against any laws. though i kind of contradict myself because i know that in some states and countries, gay marriage isn't legal yet- hopefully you get my point.