Federal judge orders Kentucky to recognize same-sex marriages

[adiosToreador]

Originally Posted by West Coast Republican

Battle between state rights and the Federal Government. If the people of Kentucky wanted gay marriage then they would vote to allow it. Until then the Government is out of line.

You obviously misunderstand the point here. Kentucky isn't forced to allow same sex marriages in their state whatsoever. They are only forced to *recognize* out of state same sex marriages. That's it. No more, no less, no violation of State rights whatsoever.

Please read up on the issue before you comment on it.

[DC at the Ridge]

Originally Posted by monkeywrenching

it has everything to do with this topic. after all, if a judge can use the full faith and credit clause to force another state to follow the law, then it should be the same with ccw permits.

Permits/licenses are not the same thing as contracts.

One state does not have to recognize the permits issued by another state. But they cannot at will void another state's legal contracts. Marriage is contractual.

[DauntlessDan]

This doesn't surprise me. The progressive left legislates through the courts when they know their initiative is unpopular with the citizenry.

[DC at the Ridge]

Originally Posted by arctichomesteader

These gay marriage cases, if the SCOTUS doesn't overturn them, are setting up an easy way to force nationwide carrry rights on the troublesome states.

Actually, no. Since permits/licenses are restricted to jurisdictions, whereas contracts are not.

[HeyJude514]

Originally Posted by DauntlessDan

This doesn't surprise me. The progressive left legislates through the courts when they know their initiative is unpopular with the citizenry.

Ah, Conservatives. They love the Constitution--in theory. In actual practice, not so much...

[Mr. Mon]

Originally Posted by DauntlessDan

This doesn't surprise me. The progressive left legislates through the courts when they know their initiative is unpopular with the citizenry.

There seems to be a clear misunderstanding of how the courts work.

Rights for me, but not for thee!

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