11th state to legalize SSM is Delaware. (Jesus, leader, Nevada)
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And it's pretty common for the antis, to call homosexuals abominations, deviants, immoral, sick, mentally ill, etc.
You might want to think again. But I do agree. Opposition to SSM is anti freedom. Why shouldn't I have the freedom to have a legal civil marriage to my long term partner? Why should the state have the ability to limit my freedom to marry, the person I choose, with no compelling state interest?
There's definitely name calling on both sides.
The bolded is a legal question. Whether the standard is 'rational' or 'compelling' interest is eventually up to the Supreme Court. Obviously, there are individuals and interest groups that believe the bans pass muster and some courts, though you disagree, agree with opponents.
The bolded is a legal question. Whether the standard is 'rational' or 'compelling' interest is eventually up to the Supreme Court. Obviously, there are individuals and interest groups that believe the bans pass muster and some courts, though you disagree, agree with opponents.
And even circuit courts have found that there is no compelling state interest to deny SSM.
At least it will never, ever happen in a Catholic Church. Without the approval of the Catholic Church, what is the point of marriage anyway?
They may call it marriage, but it's really not.
Who cares? Not everyone is Catholic, not every marriage ceremony is done in a Catholic church. You don't even need a church to be legally married in this country.
At least it will never, ever happen in a Catholic Church. Without the approval of the Catholic Church, what is the point of marriage anyway?
They may call it marriage, but it's really not.
...Because the Catholic CHurch or any religious entity does not have a monopoly on marriage?
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