[ThJ1800]

Why is monogamy both the legal and social norm in America? For one reason only: Between 1862 and 1887, Congress repeatedly passed laws designed to stamp out polygamy in U.S. territory.

I suppose if one considers the states as territories, rather than sovereign entities, one has no problem with Congress stampimg their will on the states. Rasing the issue of marriage to a constitutional issue concerns me, since I do not believe this is an issue the federal government should have jurisdiction over. However, there is an activist Supreme Court, who finds whatever justidication they wish for any act, to be considered. Would such a court respect the decisions of states' to ban same-sex marriages?

[GoLightly]

Rosie O & her new "spouse" live in Florida. They flew into California to get married. After they get back back home to Florida, based on the way the law is currently written, Florida will *have* to recognize their marriage.

[RWR8189]

I suppose if one considers the states as territories, rather than sovereign entities, one has no problem with Congress stampimg their will on the states.

It was unclear to me if the author was referring to "territories" or states.

Because if it was territories, then Congress has sole juridiction over them.