Posted on 07/01/2015 12:12:21 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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BILLINGS - Given the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states, a Lockwood family is now looking to solidify rights of its own.
We first told you about the Colliers in January of 2015 when the polygamist family appeared on an episode of the TLC show, "Sister Wives."
The polyamorous movement is a national push to allow marriage between multiple partners.
Nathan Collier and his two wives, Vicki and Christine, said Tuesday that they are simply looking for equality. Nathan is legally married to Vicki, but also wants to legally wed Christine.
On Tuesday, Nathan and Christine traveled to the Yellowstone County Courthouse to see if they would be awarded the right to marry under the Marriage Equality Act.
Polygamy is illegal under Montana state law, and recognized as a misdemeanor offense.
"We just want to add legal legitimacy to an already happy, strong, loving family," said Nathan.
As the two filled out their marriage application they were met with questions.
"There's a spot on there where you put the dissolution date of your previous marriage and we put 'not applicable,'" said Christine.
In fact, the couple was met with varied reaction from employees, who were caught off guard.
"So, are you legally married, you didn't get divorced?" asked one clerk.
"We'll have to deny that, let me go grab the other supervisor real quick so I can get confirmation but as far as I'm aware you can't be married to two people at the same time," said another clerk.
The Colliers were initially denied the license, and the clerk later returned to tell the couple that they would have to check with the Montana Attorney General's office.
When asked for comment, the Attorney General's office referred MTN News to two sections of Montana law, stating polygamy is illegal.
"It's two distinct marriages, it's two distinct unions, and for us to come together and create family, what's wrong with that?" said Christine. "I don't understand why it's looked upon and frowned upon as being obscene."
The couple's goal is to have their story heard.
The Colliers say if the state of Montana could only recognize their marriage as legal, it could be the catalyst for other states to follow suit.
"All we want is legal legitimacy. We aren't asking anybody for anything else. We just want to give our marriage and our family the legitimacy that it deserves," said Nathan.
MTN News is still awaiting to hear whether or not the marriage application was officially denied.
If it's accepted, it would be the first in the nation.
Love it!
Oh, I iz stealin’ dat one, boss.
“Oh, I iz stealin’ dat one, boss.”
I hope so.
Thaaaaat’ssss my daaaaddddd...
After scrotus, is there any definition of marriage?
There is no possible good reason to deny polygamists the right to marry if the constitution requires that States recognize homosexuality as a protected right to the purpose of marriage.
Sodom and Gomorrah
My dogs Apollo and Athena are now protected Raccoons.
One day later than I figured. I’m getting old.
Love that!
Okay, am I the only person thinking it would be better for them to win their battle?
As much as I don’t want that to take place, it is interesting to see the homsosexual card’s dividends so clearly revealed.
I can’t fathom how any man could be married to more than one woman, regardless the laws.
Islam allows up to four.
Beastiality...
Is coming.
Our culture is headed out, but it’s not 100% yet.
They’ll peal the Christian skin off this nation centimeter by centimeter...
Scene: Marriage License counter, City Clerk’s office.
“Next.”
“Good morning. We want to apply for a marriage license.”
“Names?”
“Tim and Jim Jones.”
“Jones?? Are you related?? I see a resemblance.”
“Yes, we’re brothers.”
“Brothers?? You can’t get married.”
“Why not?? Aren’t you giving marriage licenses to same gender couples?”
“Yes, thousands. But we haven’t had any siblings. That’s incest!”
“Incest?” We are not gay.”
“Not gay?? Then why do you want to get married?”
“For the financial benefits, of course. And we do love each other.
Besides, we don’t have any other prospects.”
“But we’re issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples who’ve
been denied equal protection under the law. If you are not gay, you
can get married to a woman.”
“Wait a minute. A gay man has the same right to marry a woman as I
have. But just because I’m straight doesn’t mean I want to marry a
woman. I want to marry Jim.”
“And I want to marry Tim, Are you going to discriminate against us
just because we are not gay?”
“All right, all right. I’ll give you your license. Next.”
“Hi. We are here to get married.”
“Names?”
“John Smith, Jane James, Robert Green, and June Johnson.”
“Who wants to marry whom?”
“We all want to marry each other.”
“But there are four of you!”
“That’s right. You see, we’re all bisexual. I love Jane and Robert,
Jane loves me and June, June loves Robert and Jane, and Robert loves
June and me. All of us getting married together is the only way that
we can express our sexual preferences in a marital relationship.”
“But we’ve only been granting licenses to gay and lesbian couples.”
“So you’re discriminating against bisexuals!”
“No, it’s just that, well, the traditional idea of marriage is that
it’s just for couples.”
“Since when are you standing on tradition?”
“Well, I mean, you have to draw the line somewhere.”
“Who says?? There’s no logical reason to limit marriage to couples.
The more the better. Besides, we demand our rights! The mayor says the
constitution guarantees equal protection under the law. Give us a
marriage license!”
“All right, all right. Next.”
“Hello, I’d like a marriage license.”
“In what names?”
“David Deets.”
“And the other man?”
“That’s all. I want to marry myself.”
“Marry yourself?? What do you mean?”
“Well, my psychiatrist says I have a dual personality, so I want to
marry the other me. Maybe I can file a joint income-tax return.”
“That does it!? I quit!!? You people are making a mockery of marriage!!”
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