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Salt Lake Tribune said:A federal judge in Utah Friday struck down the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, saying the law violates the U.S. Constitution’s guarantees of equal protection and due process.
"The state’s current laws deny its gay and lesbian citizens their fundamental right to marry and, in so doing, demean the dignity of these same-sex couples for no rational reason," wrote U.S. District Court Judge Robert J. Shelby. "Accordingly, the court finds that these laws are unconstitutional."
"It feels unreal," said Moudi Sbeity, who with his partner Derek L. Kitchen were plaintiffs in the case. "I’m just very thrilled that Derek and I will be able to get married soon, if all goes well and the state doesn’t appeal. We want a farmer’s market wedding because it’s where we spend a lot of time."
That's a pretty red state, usually ranking 1st or 2nd, iirc. Very cool.
Wow Utah. That's going to create some serious social backlash in that state.
I've never been keen on same-sex marriage court rulings. Usually the LGBT community bears the brunt of the backlash in the form of visceral and violence.Yeah, because turning the 66% of voters that voted to put traditional marriage as the definition of marriage for their state into second class citizens and saying their right to vote and the states ability to define marriage for itself made an "irrational" decision is "cool."
It's not cool, it's sick and such a massive injustice against freedom and human rights. Regardless of your stance on SSM, this is wrong on so many levels.
Yeah, because turning the 66% of voters that voted to put traditional marriage as the definition of marriage for their state into second class citizens and saying their right to vote and the states ability to define marriage for itself made an "irrational" decision is "cool."
It's not cool, it's sick and such a massive injustice against freedom and human rights. Regardless of your stance on SSM, this is wrong on so many levels.
For no rational reason? He pretty much writes off the reasons that the majority of voters had when voting and is saying they are not rational. This needs to be appealed and overturned, what a far far far overstepping of judicial rule.
Removing the ability of Person A to strip away the rights of Person B does not make Person A a second class citizen. This has been explained many times to no avail.
It seems you possess a child-like understanding of both concepts.
Yeah, because the explanations provided are just "lipstick on a pig". There is no federal right to marry.
I have the same view of your opinon on this matter.
For no rational reason? He pretty much writes off the reasons that the majority of voters had when voting and is saying they are not rational. This needs to be appealed and overturned, what a far far far overstepping of judicial rule.
What was that that somebody wrote....ah.....just yesterday......that the Red States would never have marriage equality? Welcome to 2013....where Bigotry is not allowed anymore.
Another chip falls....another great day for America and the good guys!
Yeah, because turning the 66% of voters that voted to put traditional marriage as the definition of marriage for their state into second class citizens and saying their right to vote and the states ability to define marriage for itself made an "irrational" decision is "cool."
It's not cool, it's sick and such a massive injustice against freedom and human rights. Regardless of your stance on SSM, this is wrong on so many levels.
How about "you don't get to vote on somebody else's rights, Utah ****nuts."
It'll be quicly overturned by another federal judge. This is the first judge's attempt to give SCOTUS a case to rule on. Transparent. SCOTUS won't pick this one up either.
How come I never got the freedom to veto your marriage? I don't approve of your wife.
It'll be quicly overturned by another federal judge. This is the first judge's attempt to give SCOTUS a case to rule on. Transparent. SCOTUS won't pick this one up either.
We'll see. They're already issuing marriage licenses in Salt Lake City at this very minute. Sorry....but another chip falls.
Lot of federal district courts ruling in favor of SSM bans lately? :lamo
Lot of federal district courts ruling in favor of SSM bans lately? :lamo
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