Posted on 12/13/2022 1:38:18 PM PST by Coronal
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed legislation protecting same-sex and interracial marriage.
Hundreds of people gathered on the White House South Lawn to commemorate the Respect for Marriage Act becoming law.
"Today is a good day," Biden said as he took the podium after Vice President Kamala Harris. "A day America takes a vital step toward equality, for liberty and justice, not just for some, but for everyone. Toward creating a nation where decency, dignity and love are recognized, honored and protected."
"We're here today to celebrate their courage and everyone who made the day possible," the president continued. "Courage that led to progress we've seen over the decades, progress that gives us hope that every generation will continue on our journey toward a more perfect union."
The ceremony included performances from Grammy winners Sam Smith and Cyndi Lauper. Smith, who announced they were non-binary in 2019, performed their hit song "Stay With Me" followed by Lauper singing "True Colors."
Appearing in the White House briefing room ahead of her performance, Lauper told reporters, "We can rest easy tonight because our families are validated."
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Where’s the barf alert?
That’ll come when the government goes after the tax exemptions for churches for not performing same sex weddingz.
Thanks, I needed that.
Can pastors now be sued and arrested for refusing to marry homosexuals?
let the Christians persecutions begin
No. The law specifically excludes churches and pastors from having to perform any sort of ceremony for same-sex couples.
I want my dogs to marry, when will they get justice????
Oh my gosh, I can’t stop laughing at that clip!
Marriage is a purview of the states, not Congress and the US Supreme Court will shoot it down 6-0, which of course will do away with Anthony Kennedy’s redefinition of marriage. The Dems and RINOs seem to forget what just happened to Roe v Wade.
If you haven’t seen the movie, you should watch it.
Team America: World Police.
That’s exactly where this is going.
Perverts gonna be perverts and that describes Xiden
Yawn. The Republican Supreme Court did this years ago. This is symbolism over substance. But the Left will never let you forget Joe signed this into law.
Okay, so let’s say this thing goes into effect. What about guys like me who wants to marry one of his barnyard animals like my pet horse or goat? I demand justice and the legal right to copulate with my mare. 😁
Justice for Fido!
It doesn’t mandate that every state legalize same-sex marriage, it requires that every state recognize a marriage which was legal in the state in which it was solemnized, in accordance with the Full Faith & Credit Clause of the Constitution. Recognition of out of state marriages under the FF&C has been in place for decades.
Could somebody please explain why we need this? Last time I looked; both same-sex and interracial marriage were legal in this country.
I thought it was to shut up the dissenters and the churches.
Leftist rules.
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