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To: Lorianne
This has always seemed an excellent idea, following the Supreme Court's rulings and hegemony.

The 9th and 10th amendments and the U.S. Constitution at large has to demonstrate a clear and present danger, watered down to a compelling state interest for exercising any power over not specifically addressed in the Constitution.

Originally, the compelling state interest was the welfare of children, but after gay adoption was normalized, the only way remaining to maintain the Rule of Law has been for the States to simply get out of the marriage business.

People can contract together for any purpose, guided by contract law, under free association. It would also take heat off the Churches, allowing them to witness and perform ceremonies without the State having any interest aside from contract courts.

Prenups would be all the state had any remaining business becoming involved in.

It might teach the liberal scolds the difference between government and "society." A lot of people need to learn the difference.

13 posted on 04/27/2016 8:11:44 PM PDT by Prospero (Omnis caro fenum)
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To: Prospero

I also suspect it was only a matter of time before government licensing of marriages became pointless anyway. Any God-fearing couple who takes their marriage vows seriously has no compelling reason to get a stupid “license” from the state.


15 posted on 04/27/2016 8:15:33 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("Sometimes I feel like I've been tied to the whipping post.")
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To: Prospero
Prenups would be all the state had any remaining business becoming involved in.

It might teach the liberal scolds the difference between government and "society." A lot of people need to learn the difference.


The only problem that still remains is that so much government stuff is tied up into your marital status - filing taxes jointly, insurance spouse requirements, etc. I fully agree the government needs to get out of this, but they need to get fully out of the marital status completely. Not just marriage licensing.
52 posted on 04/28/2016 11:24:38 AM PDT by Svartalfiar
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