So let's vote on same sex marriage

Antitrust32 · #10 05-11-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by OldDog

Question (and I'm not being snide)

If the laws being passed by states are unconstitutional, why is Obama affirming the issue as a states' rights issue? Given that he has come out in favor of gay marriage, why doesn't he (his DOJ) challenge them?

it will happen where it is supposed to happen. The Supreme Court.

Obama doesnt have absolute power. Though he has advised the DOJ to NOT defend DOMA (which takes away marriage rights and benefits to gay couples). Apparently house republicans just passed some bill that requires the DOJ to defend DOMA.

View Poll Results: Regarding same sex marriage, I feel ...
Only heterosexual couples can be "married"	5	14.29%
Both heterosexual and homosexual couples can be "married"	19	54.29%
Heteros can marry, but same-sex should be a "civil" union	7	20.00%
Hetero marriage and same sex civil unions should get the same government tax breaks, etc.	3	8.57%
Only hetero marriage and hetero civil unions should get government tax breaks, etc.	1	2.86%
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