Marriage Equality!

[Gumbo4x4]

Who should define what marriage is? Especially as it pertains to the legalities. Marriage is a legal contract in the U.S., not a religious one. Many people do choose a religious rite as well but the Government couldn't care less about that when it comes to recognizing a marriage.

I do think we as a people have invited the gov't into our lives in ways we never should have permitted. And this is one of those areas.

 

[kamik86]

I can't stand this crazy "no murder" law... can I swat flies? Use antibacterial soap? Where do you draw the line?

OMG... that is the best answer ever... can I steal that?

 

[BillBrasky]

Feel free!

 

[FlightlessDuck]

I don't even know how to "tattle" on here so no, I'm not going to tattle on a rule-breaking thread.

Not that I'm going to tattle either, but...

Bottom of each post, there's a "Report" link. Right next to the author name and time the post was made. Above the likes.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I do think we as a people have invited the gov't into our lives in ways we never should have permitted. And this is one of those areas.

By recognizing equal rights??

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

I do think we as a people have invited the gov't into our lives in ways we never should have permitted. And this is one of those areas.

I thought protecting our rights, freedoms and pursuits of happiness was one of the main functions of our government.

 

[TipsyTraveler]

I do think we as a people have invited the gov't into our lives in ways we never should have permitted. And this is one of those areas.

I agree. State governments should've never presumed to tell consenting adults they could not marry.

 

[TifffanyD]

I do think we as a people have invited the gov't into our lives in ways we never should have permitted. And this is one of those areas.

The only thing they affected was a legal benefit. Legal = government. They aren't telling you who you can live or lay with.

 

[Dizlvr]

A great day for America!!!

 

[Teresa Pitman]

I'm laughing at all the people apparently tweeting that they are going to move to Canada because of this. They're in for a bit of a shock.

 

[kamik86]

I do think we as a people have invited the gov't into our lives in ways we never should have permitted. And this is one of those areas.

I think this would have been true if marriage was still just a religious ceremony.

However as soon as the first laws were written that gave additional rights to married couples (tax breaks, rights to inherit property, rights to make medical decisions for one another, etc etc) marriage stopped being just a religious ceremony and became a legal contract as well. That legal contract needs to be allowed for all people no matter what religion and no matter what their sex.

Now as far as I know no one has decided the church needs to recognize marriages of many other types. The church wouldn't recognize my marriage as it wasn't done by a priest. I'm fine with that.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I can't stand this crazy "no murder" law... can I swat flies? Use antibacterial soap? Where do you draw the line?

BEST.POST.EVER.

 

[mnrose]

Yes it's a national headline, but it's a politically charged headline as seen on all of the different major news networks. It has blatant political associations with it, which are outlined as not to be discussed on the Disboards.

The thing is, this transcends political party. I have many friends whose political party affiliation is different from mine, who STILL support and applaud this decision. And, it should be noted that the majority opinion was authored by someone who was appointed by a conservative President and is a well known conservative jurist.

This is NOT a right wing or left wing issue. It is a HUMAN issue.

 

[DisneyLuver2013]

Not that I'm going to tattle either, but...

Bottom of each post, there's a "Report" link. Right next to the author name and time the post was made. Above the likes.

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Ahhh... I see. I didn't even see that button. Thanks for helping me out!!

 

[Luvchefmic]

I have 2 questions. Since marriage is now legal for everyone will the rainbow symbol still be associated with being gay ? Is there no longer a need for it ? To me the rainbow means something else and honestly I would like it back.
For the people that this new law effects I say congratulations and others need to learn tolerance.

 

[DisneyFan13US]

I can't stand this crazy "no murder" law... can I swat flies? Use antibacterial soap? Where do you draw the line?

If that isn't a mic drop post, I don't know what is. Kudos to you sir.

 

[TipsyTraveler]

I have 2 questions. Since marriage is now legal for everyone will the rainbow symbol still be associated with being gay ? Is there no longer a need for it ? To me the rainbow means something else and honestly I would like it back.
For the people that this new law effects I say congratulations and others need to learn tolerance.

Who granted you original ownership of the rainbow? I want something. The sun maybe?

 

[Luvchefmic]

Who granted you original ownership of the rainbow? I want something. The sun maybe?

It's a Christian symbol of a promise

 

[Jedana]

Who granted you original ownership of the rainbow? I want something. The sun maybe?

You can have it, but I have the moon, and I'm not sharing...

 

[Luvchefmic]

I guess I can't get a serious answer to a serious question...have fun