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Gee, all this makes me want to get my marriage license in Massachusetts in August, bring it back to VA and record it, then sue when they deny me my due process. Last time I checked the federal constitution (USA) says that all states must recognize marriages and contracts entered into by various parties in other states. IE states cannot pick and choose which contracts they will and will not recognize; they must recognize them all.
I can’t remember who said it, but I’ve heard of the notion that everyone should be given a civil union regardless of sexual preference. Let the religious organizations decide if they will marry people or not.
I cannot believe the religious zealots have not figured out this is a contractual issue and not something where we are demanding marriage in a church. Personally, I could care less what the church thinks, I just want to be able to have my partner be able to help me in times of need, etc. Virginia has gone so far as to void our ability to make living wills (which is looking like it is unconstitutional, denying individuals the right to enter into a contract that other individuals are allowed to).
RE: “I’ve heard of the notion that everyone should be given a civil union regardless of sexual preference. Let the religious organizations decide if they will marry people or not.”
I’ve been saying this for years, so I am glad someone else agrees with me! My students have asked me about my opinion on Gay Marriage, and this has become my standard answer. Soon, I will find myself on the Liberal Professor Hit List sponsored by Students for Academic Freedom.
As for the idiots who think that gay marriage is a threat to the institution of marriage: GET A GRIPE! The only people that threaten my marriage are me and Gary. Good grief …
I think that most folks already understand that the debate is not about the religious ceremony, but about government recognition of marriage. Church recognition of same sex unions is not new, and same-sex committment ceremonies have occured in churches and under pastoral officiation for years. So unfortunately, we don’t gain much ground by simply trying to point out to folks that the debate is about civil rather than religious marriage.
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Gee, all this makes me want to get my marriage license in Massachusetts in August, bring it back to VA and record it, then sue when they deny me my due process. Last time I checked the federal constitution (USA) says that all states must recognize marriages and contracts entered into by various parties in other states. IE states cannot pick and choose which contracts they will and will not recognize; they must recognize them all.
I can’t remember who said it, but I’ve heard of the notion that everyone should be given a civil union regardless of sexual preference. Let the religious organizations decide if they will marry people or not.
I cannot believe the religious zealots have not figured out this is a contractual issue and not something where we are demanding marriage in a church. Personally, I could care less what the church thinks, I just want to be able to have my partner be able to help me in times of need, etc. Virginia has gone so far as to void our ability to make living wills (which is looking like it is unconstitutional, denying individuals the right to enter into a contract that other individuals are allowed to).
Sheesh, Canada is looking better all the time. 🙂
RE: “I’ve heard of the notion that everyone should be given a civil union regardless of sexual preference. Let the religious organizations decide if they will marry people or not.”
I’ve been saying this for years, so I am glad someone else agrees with me! My students have asked me about my opinion on Gay Marriage, and this has become my standard answer. Soon, I will find myself on the Liberal Professor Hit List sponsored by Students for Academic Freedom.
As for the idiots who think that gay marriage is a threat to the institution of marriage: GET A GRIPE! The only people that threaten my marriage are me and Gary. Good grief …
I think that most folks already understand that the debate is not about the religious ceremony, but about government recognition of marriage. Church recognition of same sex unions is not new, and same-sex committment ceremonies have occured in churches and under pastoral officiation for years. So unfortunately, we don’t gain much ground by simply trying to point out to folks that the debate is about civil rather than religious marriage.