[Destro]

What I am saying is pass an anti gay marriage law now!! If you want areal campaign issue that would do it! Force Kerry to take a side. If it is struck down fine-amendment process here we come. If it is not done now then it is a phony issue designed by Karl Rove to shore up the disafected Republican base for Bush.

[LS]

Ok, I'll go along with that---but why take the step (purely political) of passing a LAW that you know will be overturned when you can use that time and effort to pass an AMENDMENT that cannot be?

[Judith Anne]

First of all, it doesn't have to be done on your timetable. Second, people won't forget. Third, this is going to be tried in several more states, keeping it in the media. Fourth, the people getting these invalid marriage licenses are going to be in the courts, and getting publicity, and castigating Republicans.

No need to do a thing. When your enemy is destroying himself/herself, don't interfere. ;-D

[Stentor]

What I am saying is pass an anti gay marriage law now!!

How does article IV sections 1 and 2 of the Contitution affect Federal statute?

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.

Section 2. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states.