[codercpc]

Does the Amendment actually "BAN" Gay Marriage, or does it just say that if a particular state recognizes Gay Marriage the Federal Government will not, and that other States are not obligated to recognize it?

I think that is a huge distinction that needs to be made.

Every network (FOX included) has their banners reading that the President wants to ban Gay Marriage, yet from what I understand the Federal Government as of today doesn't perform marriage ceremonies, all they do is recognize them.

I am all for an Amendment that protects States Rights in this manner, but I don't think that is the message that is getting out. By saying that the Federal Government wants to ban Gay Marriages, instead of not recognizing Gay Marriage I think you are then denying rights, not expanding States Rights. Shouldn't there be a distinction?

[longtermmemmory]

Do not underestimate the power of Federal denial. This is not only important for taxes but important for immigration.

There will be 53 different civil union laws. (purto rico,guam,dc) Some will be open to same sex couples some will only be for homosexuals.

It will also allow this AS A STATE ISSUE to point out that homosexuals have equal right to engage in cohabitation agreements. They have always had this same right. There will be no need for civil unions.

This has reached the tipping point. Next issue, curing/treating homosexuality as a pathology.

[Congressman Billybob]

The reason that this issue cannot be a "states rights" matter, is this: The Full Faith and Credit Clause of the US Constitution requires EVERY state to recognize the official acts of other states. Therefore, if Massachusetts and the City of San Francisco (there's a "state" with "rights" for you) turn out married homosexuals, those couples can go to every other state and demand recognition as a married couple, because the US Constitution says so.

States can have their own motor vehicle codes. The law changes for the motorist when he crosses the line. But states cannot have their own laws on marriage, because of the Full Faith and Credit Clause.

Does that make sense to you?

Congressman Billybob

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