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To: spikeytx86
I have to agree here, this is a state issue and should not be molested by the federal government like abortion was.

The problem is the "Full Faith and Credit" clause, which would require states that did not approve, or specifically banned gay marriage to accept it.

Mark

132 posted on 05/01/2006 10:20:25 PM PDT by MarkL (When Kaylee says "No power in the `verse can stop me," it's cute. When River says it, it's scary!)
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To: MarkL
I have heard that a few times hear and was not aware that the states would be forced to recognize it.

I don't know what to think anymore. On one side I don't want to give those sons a b*tches up in D.C. more power, on the other hand I don't want those sons a b*tches up in Mass. telling me what to do either.
133 posted on 05/01/2006 10:31:09 PM PDT by spikeytx86 (Pray for Democrats for they have been brainwashed by there fruity little club.)
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To: MarkL
The problem is the "Full Faith and Credit" clause, which would require states that did not approve, or specifically banned gay marriage to accept it.

No, not at all... read the whole thing below... notice the bold type...

Article. IV.

Section. 1. Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof.

It is strictly in the statutory domain of Congress...

Read my posts on Reynolds v. United States.


148 posted on 05/03/2006 8:41:35 PM PDT by Sir Francis Dashwood (LET'S ROLL!)
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