Not at all. If a constitutional amendment passes that does not force states to recognize non-traditional marriages from other states, fine. But what the fundies want is one that says simply: "A marriage can only be between one man and one woman". That's my belief too, but unlike some here, I do not wish to superimpose my beliefs on folks in other states. I will work to ensure that only traditional marriage is recognized in my state, and believe that, for now, DOMA will protect my state from having to recognize non-traditional marriages from other states. But perhaps if any fundamentalist here want to weigh in and state categorically that they do not wish to interfere with the powers of any state in this regard, but only ensure that DOMA is not overturned, then I will cautiously withdraw that broad brush.
gidget7:
The reality is, "religious fundamentalists" as you call them, are not the ones trying to impose their value system on everyone else. That statement is pure projection from the left!
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MACV:
Not at all. If a constitutional amendment passes that does not force states to recognize non-traditional marriages from other states, fine. But what the fundies want is one that says simply: "A marriage can only be between one man and one woman".
That's my belief too, but unlike some here, I do not wish to superimpose my beliefs on folks in other states.
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THE GREAT DIVIDE [puritan v agrarian republicans]
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We don't wish to take powers away from any state, the purpose of amendment is just that. So the states (citizens in them), are the ones with the power, NOT activist judges.