To: Congressman Billybob
. First, why does a decision by a Massachusetts court present a national problem? Thats due to the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the US Constitution, which requires all states to recognize the official acts of other states. And a marriage certificate from one state is clearly represents an official act, when that couple travels to another state.
Why does this apply to gay marriage and not to concealed handgun permits?
34 posted on
03/08/2004 4:57:39 AM PST by
R. Scott
To: R. Scott; Congressman Billybob
Congressman Billybob:
First, why does a decision by a Massachusetts court present a national problem?
That's due to the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the US Constitution, which requires all states to recognize the official acts of other states. And a marriage certificate from one state is clearly represents an official act, when that couple travels to another state.
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Why does this apply to gay marriage and not to concealed handgun permits?
34 -R. Scott-
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You'll get no clear answer. -- Bet on it, -- bump...
43 posted on
03/08/2004 12:34:40 PM PST by
tpaine
(I'm trying to be 'Mr Nice Guy', but the U.S. Constitution defines conservatism; - not the GOP.')
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