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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 02:52 AM Original message |
We need to change the terms of the debate. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 03:09 AM Response to Original message |
1. K&R For an interesting idea. |
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dipsydoodle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 03:47 AM Response to Original message |
2. same legal protection of their marriages as hetro couples ? |
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Adsos Letter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 03:49 AM Response to Original message |
3. It seems to me that it is also a Constitutional issue... |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. In truth it is, but that does not mean a court will see it that way. |
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Adsos Letter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 03:24 PM Response to Reply #7 |
14. I suspect you are right in the utility of the "equal protection" argument.... |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 10:58 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. The Constitution is actually pretty clear. |
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Adsos Letter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-26-08 02:20 AM Response to Reply #17 |
22. Yes... |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 03:51 AM Response to Original message |
4. And we should draw more attention to the absurdity of the law that |
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Adsos Letter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 04:02 AM Response to Reply #4 |
5. This seems to me like a majority infringing on the rights of a minority... |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 06:35 PM Response to Reply #5 |
15. and that's what the courts are for |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 04:12 AM Response to Original message |
6. Good point... |
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bluedawg12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
8. Gay marriage rights are about legal civil rights from the State. |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 01:41 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. A marriage license is a license just like a teacher's license or driver's license |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
9. You need to realize and appreciate who your real allies are |
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foxfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 01:37 PM Response to Original message |
10. Someone with more legal experience, help me out here. |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 02:14 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. Under common law... |
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foxfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 02:36 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. Thanks-- that's the info I was looking for. |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 08:49 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. There are still a number of states that recognize common law |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
18. So, will anyone give me a 5th vote to put this on the Greatest page? |
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Smarmie Doofus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 11:37 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. Here ya go. R #5 |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-26-08 12:00 AM Response to Reply #19 |
21. thanks |
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Smarmie Doofus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-25-08 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
20. I was on jury duty recently and a prospective juror was asked... |
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bluedawg12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-08 03:14 AM Response to Reply #20 |
29. Interesting, that's why DOMA violates the The Full Faith and Credit Clause |
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Truth Teller (479 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-26-08 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
23. Seperate but equal? |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-26-08 11:33 AM Response to Reply #23 |
24. Why don't you read what I actually wrote... |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
25. Just to be clear.... |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
26. I've been trying to use the phrase "Constitutionally Invisible." |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-08 02:19 AM Response to Reply #26 |
27. I know that's true. |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-08 02:57 AM Response to Original message |
28. I have always said that I am married to my partner, the state simply refuses to recognize it. |
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