SCOTUS Rules 5-4 for Gay Marriage

[One Bad Pig]

It is a fundamental misconception to think that the United States is Christian or even religious. You are confusing the people with the legal entity that owns them.

I think you've managed to out-do yourself with that one.

[Cow Poke]

Time for states to start repealing all their marriage laws and all references to marriage in the law? Defunding the issuing of marriage licenses? Removing all other restrictions? For Christians to boycott government marriage entirely?

I will most likely be mailing my "Certificate of Authorization to Solemnize Marriages" back to the Secretary of State of Texas.

[Cow Poke]

I think you've managed to out-do yourself with that one.

And that's quite a feat!

[Rational Gaze]

And I have a feeling that the Texas law will be challenged and overturned. They want everything, as I have been saying all along. This is only the beginning.

I have a feeling that if the Federal government tries to really challenge Texas directly, then they'll face a LOT of opposition. Consider the recent moves to clamp down on hard forms of currency, such as gold and cash. Well, Texas went against that trend by creating a gold despository. Consider also the upcoming Operation Jade Helm. Well, Texas will mobilise its State Guard to monitor the 'military exercise' due to concerns from Texans.

I'm kind of hoping that Texans will finally have enough and become their own Republic again... but something tells me the Feds would do anything in their power to preserve their precious 'union.'

[Cow Poke]

I have a feeling that if the Federal government tries to really challenge Texas directly, then they'll face a LOT of opposition.

You can say THAT again!

I'm kind of hoping that Texans will finally have enough and become their own Republic again... but something tells me the Feds would do anything in their power to preserve their precious 'union.'

At this point, the US needs Texas FAR more than Texas needs the US.

[Mountain Man]

I have a feeling that if the Federal government tries to really challenge Texas directly, then they'll face a LOT of opposition.

Does it matter? Gay marriage is now a Constitutional right according to our dictatorial Supreme Court. What leg does Texas have to stand on?

I believe that within in a decade, the majority of churches in America will have closed their doors, and the Church will return to its roots of meeting informally in homes.

[mossrose]

Does it matter? Gay marriage is now a Constitutional right according to our dictatorial Supreme Court. What leg does Texas have to stand on?

I believe that within in a decade, the majority of churches in America will have closed their doors, and the Church will return to its roots of meeting informally in homes.

Some of us already do!

[fm93]

They should make a carnival ride out of all these slippery slopes

[Cow Poke]

Does it matter? Gay marriage is now a Constitutional right according to our dictatorial Supreme Court. What leg does Texas have to stand on?

I believe that within in a decade, the majority of churches in America will have closed their doors, and the Church will return to its roots of meeting informally in homes.

We'll have a canon on our front steps with a huge sign "Come and TRY it".


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[Boxing Pythagoras]

At this point, the US needs Texas FAR more than Texas needs the US.

I'm not so sure that's the case. Federal grants make up 32% of Texas' annual budget. Texas does not contribute 32% of the Federal Government's budget.

[Cow Poke]

I'm not so sure that's the case. Federal grants make up 32% of Texas' annual budget. Texas does not contribute 32% of the Federal Government's budget.

See? We're smarter than the Feds!

[seer]

I'm not so sure that's the case. Federal grants make up 32% of Texas' annual budget. Texas does not contribute 32% of the Federal Government's budget.

And how many federal mandates come with that money?

[One Bad Pig]

I will most likely be mailing my "Certificate of Authorization to Solemnize Marriages" back to the Secretary of State of Texas.

What are the ramifications of that? Will people you marry in the church then need to appear before a Justice of the Peace as well in order for the state to recognize them as married? Or will you encourage them to forego the benefits of legal marriage instead?

[Rational Gaze]

Does it matter?

Yes. Because if the Feds push too hard they'll likely have another civil war on their hands. Presumably why Jade Helm is taking place. Of course, I suspect this time they'll have a harder time persuading Americans to fire on their own.

Gay marriage is now a Constitutional right according to our dictatorial Supreme Court. What leg does Texas have to stand on?

Rights are not dependent on the edicts of the state or on pieces of paper. Rights are exclusive claims that require no action on the part of others to be upheld. Hence, freedom to voluntary association is a human right, education and healthcare are not. It's simply a matter of objective fact.

[Kristian Joensen]

So beside our tiny island nation with 48000 inhabitants here in the middle of the north atlantic, what countries are left in the west without legalized gay marriage?