$10,000 Fine & Nine Months in Prison for Getting Married!

[Rence]

I knew that Wisconsin was bad on the gay marriage front (Constitutional amendment that bans Gay Marriage and Civil Unions), but I didn't know how bad.

In Wisconsin, entering into a marriage outside the state that would have been prohibited inside the state can lead to a $10,000 fine, nine months in prison or both.

 

[zulemara]

This state is so backwards it's not even funny. They vote dem in the president race, dem governor, dem senate, and GOP house. Then they vote against gay rights. There are too many catholics in the state. It's absurd. I can't wait till I can leave this pathetic state and move to FL. At least there I can be in a bubble at WDW and believe I'm loved by everybody

 

[turkygurl]

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if this inspired some Floridians to follow suit. Hopefully it would never pass.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

So, so sad...

 

[wallyb]

Maybe we should stop eating cheese!

But I like cheese.

Melty. Gooey. Yummmy. Cheese...

Sorry gotta go now.

 

[minicoopercraig]

Wally...it's scary, you're train of thought is just like mine, I was thinking the same thing, but I really like cheese! LOL.

 

[RickinNYC]

I'd post my thoughts on this, but I'd end up having to ban myself.

 

[PghLybrt]

Wow.

 

[wallyb]

Wally...it's scary, you're train of thought is just like mine, I was thinking the same thing, but I really like cheese! LOL.

Melty. Gooey. Yummmy. Cheese

 

[OrlandoMike]

I would love to see a couple from Wisconsin do this, just to see if they actually enforce the law!

WOW!!!

All the money I've spent in Madison over the years!

(And the Madison Scouts (drum corps) are currently in 15th place.......just saying )

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

I'd post my thoughts on this, but I'd end up having to ban myself.

Naughty Cheeseheads!::cop:​

 

[wallyb]

Naughty Cheeseheads!::cop:​

How about - More like - Cheesy Knot-heads!

 

[vassalofodin]

Disgusting.

 

[zulemara]

I'd post my thoughts on this, but I'd end up having to ban myself.

believe me...my thoughts were dumbed down. I would have to request to be banned as well if I actually got on my soapbox

God I hate WI....jan 09 FL here I come

 

[mgilmer]

Actually this is not true. The statute says as follows for that penalty:

765.30(2)
(2) The following may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both:

765.30(2)(a)
(a) Penalty for false statement. Any person who in any affidavit or statement made under s. 765.02 (2), 765.09 or 765.11, willfully and falsely swears, or who procures another to swear falsely in regard to any material fact relating to the competency of either or both of the parties applying for a marriage license, or as to the ages of such parties, if minors, or who falsely pretends to be the parent or guardian having authority to give consent to the marriage of such minor.


765.30(2)(b)
(b) Penalty for unlawful issuance of marriage license. Any county clerk who knowingly issues a marriage license contrary to or in violation of this chapter.


765.30(2)(c)
(c) Penalty for false solemnization of marriage. Any person, not being duly authorized by the laws of this state, who intentionally undertakes to solemnize a marriage in this state; or any person who intentionally participates in or in any way aids or abets any false or fictitious marriage.



The previous section to this only says out of state weddings not recognized in Wisconsin are null and void in Wisconsin. It does not say anything about criminal penalties.

 

[NikkiPants]

That's insane! What a waste of....everything, haha

 

[travelfam]

This state is so backwards it's not even funny. They vote dem in the president race, dem governor, dem senate, and GOP house. Then they vote against gay rights. There are too many catholics in the state. It's absurd. I can't wait till I can leave this pathetic state and move to FL. At least there I can be in a bubble at WDW and believe I'm loved by everybody

Catholics aren't all bad!

 

[RickinNYC]

Catholics aren't all bad!

True! I'm a proud gay catholic guy!

 

[Saxton]

True! I'm a proud gay catholic guy!

Ditto ... well except for the guy thing.

 

[wallyb]

True! I'm a proud gay catholic guy!

Rick Is An Oppressor!