Same-Sex Marriage Update

MsTinkerbelly · 06-04-2015, 09:40 PM

A Federal Judge struck down Guam's same-sex marriage ban today, making it the first US territory to do so.

Same-sex marriage will begin Monday morning!

Yay Guam!

MsTinkerbelly · 06-08-2015, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

A Federal Judge struck down Guam's same-sex marriage ban today, making it the first US territory to do so.

Same-sex marriage will begin Monday morning!

Yay Guam!

On Friday, a Federal Court Judge gave the Island an extra day to prepare documents and such, so marriage licenses can be applied for beginning tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8:am.

The couple bringing the lawsuit to Guam, plan to be there as soon as the doors open.

MsTinkerbelly · 06-09-2015, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

On Friday, a Federal Court Judge gave the Island an extra day to prepare documents and such, so marriage licenses can be applied for beginning tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8:am.

The couple bringing the lawsuit to Guam, plan to be there as soon as the doors open.

Same-sex marriages began without a hitch (pun intended) today, making Guam the first US territory to have marriage equality as the law of the land.

Whoop, whoop!

MsTinkerbelly · 06-09-2015, 04:15 PM

A Federal court ruled today that Arkansas must recognize the 500 marriages performed last year when the same-sex marriage ban was overturned.

Whoop whoop

MsTinkerbelly · 06-10-2015, 09:46 AM

I read an interesting article this morning...most (51 of 54) Registers of Deeds (the persons issuing marriage licenses) surveyed, have said they are not in favor of Bill 2, and will continue to issue marriage licenses to those legally able to receive them (same-sex included should SCOTUS rule so), without issue.

It appears the passing of the law is an effort to pacify the religious conservatives of the state, but will have no real effect. Well, when i say that i am not taking into account what we as a community feel when laws are passed to attempt to keep us "less than", i just mean in our day to day lives.

The House will attempt to override the veto tonight...they are waiting until they have enough members in attendance to met the number they need.

* interesting note: North Carolina has it as part of proceedure, that an override must be done immediately...but the legislature (republicans) have held a vote off for months before to insure they can achieve their goal.

MsTinkerbelly · 06-10-2015, 08:37 PM

Point to ponder....

If the SCOTUS rules that states have the right to define marriage, then what does that do to same-sex marriages in the states where the SCOTUS or other Federals courts have ruled that the bans were unconstitutional? Are the marriages ( like mine) already done still valid? Do marriages stop in all but 12 states?

I think the SCOTUS has no choice to make same-sex marriage the law of the land.

Btw...should Rick Santorim become President, he has vowed to stop enforcement of the SCOTUS decision because it violates the 1st ammendment.

Vote people...get out and vote!

TruTexan · 06-10-2015, 09:17 PM

I second that ........................GET OUT AND VOTE PEEEPS!!

MsTinkerbelly · 06-15-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

Point to ponder....

If the SCOTUS rules that states have the right to define marriage, then what does that do to same-sex marriages in the states where the SCOTUS or other Federals courts have ruled that the bans were unconstitutional? Are the marriages ( like mine) already done still valid? Do marriages stop in all but 12 states?

I think the SCOTUS has no choice to make same-sex marriage the law of the land.

Btw...should Rick Santorim become President, he has vowed to stop enforcement of the SCOTUS decision because it violates the 1st ammendment.

Vote people...get out and vote!

FYI...i was just passing along the idiocy of Rick Santorium, as the President cannot veto SCOTUS decisions...i was using him as an example of why we don't want the Republicans in office.

*** Is anyone else on pins and needles waiting for the SCOTUS to announce their decision on marriage equality? I am also interested in their decision on the Affordable Health Care Act....a lot of people will lose health care if there are no subsidies to help pay for it.

MsTinkerbelly · 06-11-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

I read an interesting article this morning...most (51 of 54) Registers of Deeds (the persons issuing marriage licenses) surveyed, have said they are not in favor of Bill 2, and will continue to issue marriage licenses to those legally able to receive them (same-sex included should SCOTUS rule so), without issue.

It appears the passing of the law is an effort to pacify the religious conservatives of the state, but will have no real effect. Well, when i say that i am not taking into account what we as a community feel when laws are passed to attempt to keep us "less than", i just mean in our day to day lives.

The House will attempt to override the veto tonight...they are waiting until they have enough members in attendance to met the number they need.

* interesting note: North Carolina has it as part of proceedure, that an override
must be done immediately...but the legislature (republicans) have held a vote off for months before to insure they can achieve their goal.

By waiting, they were able to get enough votes to override the veto...but I'm not sure it will have a huge impact.

Sad day for North Carolina

MsTinkerbelly · 06-22-2015, 08:44 AM

The tiny nation (population 48) of Pitcairn Island, has legalized same-sex marriage.

The Island in the Pacific Ocean, does not have any gay couples, but that shouldn't stop their statement of equality!

Wtg!

MsTinkerbelly · 06-24-2015, 08:43 AM

Mike Huckabee has vowed that, should he become POTUS he will ignore the SCOTUS ruling allowing gay marriage. If marriage equality then passes in the Legislature, he will veto the bill.

I personally praise God that he will never be POTUS, but there are plenty more just like him, or plenty being incited by his hatred. A positive ruling by the SCOTUS will bring them out of the woodwork!

Be careful out there folks, there are plenty of people just like the South Carolina shooter... full of hate, and ready to kill.

MsTinkerbelly · 07-08-2015, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

I read an interesting article this morning...most (51 of 54) Registers of Deeds (the persons issuing marriage licenses) surveyed, have said they are not in favor of Bill 2, and will continue to issue marriage licenses to those legally able to receive them (same-sex included should SCOTUS rule so), without issue.

It appears the passing of the law is an effort to pacify the religious conservatives of the state, but will have no real effect. Well, when i say that i am not taking into account what we as a community feel when laws are passed to attempt to keep us "less than", i just mean in our day to day lives.

The House will attempt to override the veto tonight...they are waiting until they have enough members in attendance to met the number they need.

* interesting note: North Carolina has it as part of proceedure, that an override
must be done immediately...but the legislature (republicans) have held a vote off for months before to insure they can achieve their goal.

14 of 54 registers of deeds have claimed the religious exemptiom recently passed, and have written a letter to the Governor asking to be excused from issuing licenses or performing marriages for same-sex couples.

Asshats

MsTinkerbelly · 07-14-2015, 08:17 AM

From the pages of jeez they are asshats.....

The Dent County commission has voted to officially "mourn" the passing of same-sex marriage. On the 26th of each month (July-June) for a year, the county flags will be lowered to half-staff.

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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,908 Times in 5,019 Posts Rep Power: 0	North Carolina I read an interesting article this morning...most (51 of 54) Registers of Deeds (the persons issuing marriage licenses) surveyed, have said they are not in favor of Bill 2, and will continue to issue marriage licenses to those legally able to receive them (same-sex included should SCOTUS rule so), without issue. It appears the passing of the law is an effort to pacify the religious conservatives of the state, but will have no real effect. Well, when i say that i am not taking into account what we as a community feel when laws are passed to attempt to keep us "less than", i just mean in our day to day lives. The House will attempt to override the veto tonight...they are waiting until they have enough members in attendance to met the number they need. * interesting note: North Carolina has it as part of proceedure, that an override must be done immediately...but the legislature (republicans) have held a vote off for months before to insure they can achieve their goal.

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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,908 Times in 5,019 Posts Rep Power: 0	Pitcairn Island The tiny nation (population 48) of Pitcairn Island, has legalized same-sex marriage. The Island in the Pacific Ocean, does not have any gay couples, but that shouldn't stop their statement of equality! Wtg!

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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,908 Times in 5,019 Posts Rep Power: 0	Point to ponder.... If the SCOTUS rules that states have the right to define marriage, then what does that do to same-sex marriages in the states where the SCOTUS or other Federals courts have ruled that the bans were unconstitutional? Are the marriages ( like mine) already done still valid? Do marriages stop in all but 12 states? I think the SCOTUS has no choice to make same-sex marriage the law of the land. Btw...should Rick Santorim become President, he has vowed to stop enforcement of the SCOTUS decision because it violates the 1st ammendment. Vote people...get out and vote!

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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,908 Times in 5,019 Posts Rep Power: 0	Mike Huckabee-asshat Mike Huckabee has vowed that, should he become POTUS he will ignore the SCOTUS ruling allowing gay marriage. If marriage equality then passes in the Legislature, he will veto the bill. I personally praise God that he will never be POTUS, but there are plenty more just like him, or plenty being incited by his hatred. A positive ruling by the SCOTUS will bring them out of the woodwork! Be careful out there folks, there are plenty of people just like the South Carolina shooter... full of hate, and ready to kill.

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