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SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN FEDERAL PROVISION DENYING BENEFITS TO LEGALLY MARRIED SAME-SEX COUPLES
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Posted on 06/26/2013 7:12:46 AM PDT by The Sons of Liberty

Edited on 06/26/2013 7:25:51 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

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To: The Sons of Liberty

Shockingly, as I look into the ruling I am actually finding myself agreeing with the court — this is a STATE issue not a Federal one.

The Fed Gov should not be involved one way or the other, it should be for each state to decide - and this and the Prop 8 punt both send that message. States can decide whether they are for or against gay marraige and whether to give benefits.


61 posted on 06/26/2013 7:25:10 AM PDT by commish (The takers rule. Time to implement the triple G plan - GOD, GUNS, & GOLD)
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To: RB156
I’m just glad it wasn’t legalized nationwide, THAT would’ve been messy.

It effective was. And it's going to REALLY get messy.

Now, these fake "Marriages" are going to be exportable, as a couple "marries" in Iowa and then moves to Texas. They will be recognized as "married" for federal purposes, and as many conditions as the federal government has in funding for state programs, this status will be capitalized upon to the max.

62 posted on 06/26/2013 7:25:13 AM PDT by fwdude ( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
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To: RB156

This is one time it might have been nice if Kennedy relied on international law to interpret the US Constiturion

Like maybe homosexual relationship law in Iran or Zimbabwe


63 posted on 06/26/2013 7:25:34 AM PDT by silverleaf (Age Takes a Toll: Please Have Exact Change)
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To: RB156

Was the 5th vote Kennedy or Roberts?

Seems like you are saying it was definitely Kennedy?


64 posted on 06/26/2013 7:25:35 AM PDT by ConservativeDude
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To: cripplecreek
"Personally I would ditch the federal definition of marriage (leave it up to the church) and cut the marriage related federal benefits down to a handful from some 1500."

IF they had cut the monetary goodies for being married from the Federal Government BEFORE this decision the issue would have dried up and been moot.

Instead the Right served up a nice slow hanging curve ball Named DOMA and the Gayberts crushed it and sent it out of the stadium.

Bottom Line, GAY Marriage is now enshrined into the DNA of the Fed Gov forever.

Marriage is now regulated by the Federal Government.

Well done Conservatives you just made Government EVEN BIGGER!

65 posted on 06/26/2013 7:25:35 AM PDT by Mad Dawgg (If you're going to deny my 1st Amendment rights then I must proceed to the 2nd one...)
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To: The Sons of Liberty

This wouldn’t have happened if Ronald Reagan had done his homework.


66 posted on 06/26/2013 7:25:36 AM PDT by Theodore R. ("Hey, the American people must all be crazy out there!")
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To: schm0e

ankle grabbing


67 posted on 06/26/2013 7:25:39 AM PDT by sappy (criminaldems)
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To: mountainlion

cheer up, we’re not all sodomites

we just have to pay them “benefits” for hooking up


68 posted on 06/26/2013 7:26:35 AM PDT by silverleaf (Age Takes a Toll: Please Have Exact Change)
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To: BarbM

KENNEDY, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which GINSBURG, BREYER, SOTOMAYOR, and KAGAN, JJ., joined.

ROBERTS, C. J., filed a dissenting opinion. SCALIA, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which THOMAS, J., joined, and in which ROBERTS, C. J., joined as to Part I. ALITO, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which THOMAS, J., joined as to
Parts II and III.


69 posted on 06/26/2013 7:26:48 AM PDT by Mr Rogers (Liberals are like locusts...)
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To: Patrick1

So, when it comes time for a same sex couple to file for social security benefits, will only one will get full amount while “spouse” will receive half? If not married, both would get full benefit. Just ask’in...


70 posted on 06/26/2013 7:26:54 AM PDT by lunarville (Common sense ain't so common anymore...)
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To: Theodore R.

He was only Reagan’s THIRD choice!
Teddy Kennedy kept his first choice off the court!

This has Ted’s fingerprints ALL over it


71 posted on 06/26/2013 7:26:55 AM PDT by massmike (At least no one is wearing a "Ron Paul - 2016" tee shirt........yet!)
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To: schm0e

“What comes after “slouching” toward Gomorrah?”

Acts of GOD: earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, fire, famine, pestilence. GOD will not be mocked.


72 posted on 06/26/2013 7:27:00 AM PDT by stars & stripes forever ((Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord!))
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To: fwdude

Good. The messier the better. Means more people get POs instead of just going along.


73 posted on 06/26/2013 7:27:04 AM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: Norm Lenhart

I appreciate the offer Norm, but I was being (figuratively) tongue-in-cheek. I prefer to take my chances with the God of the Bible and not risk eternal damnation with sodomy.


74 posted on 06/26/2013 7:27:16 AM PDT by 2nd Amendment (Proud member of the 48% . . giver not a taker)
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To: commish

Yes but why would Scalia be against the STATE deciding? And the state DID decide in prop 8 and it sounds like they’re saying the ruling made to over turn prop 8 stands?


75 posted on 06/26/2013 7:27:22 AM PDT by snarkytart
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To: The Sons of Liberty

The local radio outlet for one of the conservative talkies I monitor uses ABC Radio news. They have a Yale Prof, a remote in San Fransisco, all gushing over first reports the only thing missing is camp follower Anne Compton with a dramatic reading.


76 posted on 06/26/2013 7:27:32 AM PDT by mosesdapoet (Serious contribution pause.Please continue onto meaningless venting no one reads.)
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To: The Sons of Liberty
How Satanic of a decision can you get ?
This is what we get when we FAIL to OBEY God.
For it is written: Those who support homosexuals are against our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ.
These anti Christ people only bring destruction on us ALL.
I have NO sympathy for homosexuals!

Homosexuality is a "Mark" of disobedience.
Someone once asked The answer is in the definition of "REPROBATE". And the reason"why" is given in the Bible.

God has a cure for homosexuals.
77 posted on 06/26/2013 7:27:44 AM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: SE Mom

His dissent is withering, and is excellent reading—worth seeking the pdf of the decision.

But the libs won again.

“When in the course of human events.....” is coming soon for America.


78 posted on 06/26/2013 7:28:05 AM PDT by exit82 ("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
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To: commish

Exactly. This ruling sets up a supporting ruling on Prop 8.

Either sates have rights or they don’t. Conservative can’t argue states rights on Obamacare and then argue for Federal Control on marriage because it suits their cause.


79 posted on 06/26/2013 7:28:10 AM PDT by CrappieLuck
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To: Mr Rogers

Thank you. I forgot Breyer. Shame on us. Shame.


80 posted on 06/26/2013 7:28:20 AM PDT by BarbM (Portuguese Dog--Kenyan president)
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