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Nowhere in the Constitution is the federal government given the authority to compel individual states to issue marriage licenses to people of different races or recognize those issued by other states. It doesn't matter what you think is racist, states' rights trump the federal government.
The court decided bans on inter-racial marriage violated the 14th amendment's due process clause, and under article 3 section 2 they have to power to decide any cases or controversies arising under the constitution. So if the high court says it's unconstitutional it is unconstitutional until they overrule themselves, or there is an amendment. Simple as that.
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Nowhere in the Constitution is the federal government given the authority to compel individual states to issue marriage licenses to people of different races or recognize those issued by other states. It doesn't matter what you think is racist, states' rights trump the federal government.
It's called the 14th Amendment. And yes, federal law trumps state law.
Nowhere in the Constitution is the federal government given the authority to compel individual states to issue marriage licenses to people of different races or recognize those issued by other states. It doesn't matter what you think is racist, states' rights trump the federal government.
As has been said when the state law violates the U.S Constitution then it doesn't apply. The racist law was struck down by the courts in the case of Loving V Virginia due to it violating the 14th Amendment.
Since you seem to defending this racism so much, do you think interracial marriage should be legal or illegal?
The heart of the bible belt. They think the earth is only 2000 years old and the first two on earth were Adam and Eve and mankind started when the bible did.
Wow, can't believe some still people think this way...
The PPP poll shows that Mississippians aged 18-29 are more likely to think interracial marriages should be illegal than those aged 30-45 and those 45-65. The younger generation were pretty similar to those 65 and older in their views on the legality of interracial marriages.
Aged 18-29: 30% say interracial marriages should be legal, while 54% say illegal
Aged 30-45: 48% say legal, while 38% say illegal
Aged 55-65: 49% legal, 39% illegal
Aged 65+: 30% legal, 56% illegal
Ere now90'sman !!! ... Every bloke & bird has a bloody right to their own opinions ! Quite !
Just because their opinion doesn't quite agree with yours there cabbage, doesn't mean thats it's "Shocking" now does it ? What ?
Get a grip there mate ... Blimey,it's called being assertive : Respecting my own rights while still respecting the other blighters rights !
If that bunch of Republicans don't approve of a whole heap of white , black and other colors of folks getting all them colors all mixed up together in marriage ... ain't a thang wrong with it causin it's there opinion and or belief !!! Can You dig it ! And every bloke in the States had got a right to their own ! What? Get a life and quit ah raggin on folks !
I'm all for mixed marriages but I would guess there are some blacks who think blacks should marry within the race as well as some whites who think the same.
Sure, though apparently they are quite a bit fewer in number on the black side.
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90'sman !!! ...
Ere now90'sman !!! ... Every bloke & bird has a bloody right to their own opinions ! Quite !
Just because their opinion doesn't quite agree with yours there cabbage, doesn't mean thats it's "Shocking" now does it ? What ?
Get a grip there mate ... Blimey,it's called being assertive : Respecting my own rights while still respecting the other blighters rights !
If that bunch of Republicans don't approve of a whole heap of white , black and other colors of folks getting all them colors all mixed up together in marriage ... ain't a thang wrong with it causin it's there opinion and or belief !!! Can You dig it ! And every bloke in the States had got a right to their own ! What? Get a life and quit ah raggin on folks !
Ave Ah Nice Day Mate / Old Sgt. Lamar
Once again, having an opinion is one thing, no matter how inane it may be. When legality comes into play, you'd better be ready to defend your opinion as valid.
As has been said when the state law violates the U.S Constitution then it doesn't apply. The racist law was struck down by the courts in the case of Loving V Virginia due to it violating the 14th Amendment.
Since you seem to defending this racism so much, do you think interracial marriage should be legal or illegal?
The same courts also once upheld Plessy v. Ferguesson which legalized institutional discrimination against blacks. Just because it was upheld by the courts doesn't make it right. Loving v. Virginia was a case of the federal government overstepping its bounds. The EP clause states
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No state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
If blacks are allowed to marry blacks, and whites are allowed to marry whites, then it doesn't violate equal protection. Going by your argument, I could argue that under equal protection I'm allowed to marry an animal or an inanimate object, but that's clearly not the case. It's not a matter of whether you think interracial marriage is right or wrong, it's a matter of the federal government overstepping its bounds and forcing its will on the states and the people.
As has been said when the state law violates the U.S Constitution then it doesn't apply. The racist law was struck down by the courts in the case of Loving V Virginia due to it violating the 14th Amendment.
Since you seem to defending this racism so much, do you think interracial marriage should be legal or illegal?
Government needs to stay out of the marriage business. If you want the government to run your life from cradle to grave then opt in to government run. Quit FORCING me to accept things when they have nothing to do with protecting individuals rights. THAT is the role of the government and NOT to define marriage.
No one has the right to impose their will, to deny others marriage.
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OHHHHHHH ! Their Opinion... It's Sooooo Shocking ! ARRRRRRRGH ! OHHHH!
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