July 16, 200422 yr legally, they must be seen as a married couple by a 50 states. No, that's what the Defense of Marriage Act supposedly protects against. That's why I asked about the constitutional condition of DOMA. Is it being challenged in any circuit? 460016[/snapback] Which is superior...the United States Constitution which says if one state recognizes it for their residents, the other must honor it or an Act passed by Congress?
July 16, 200422 yr The benefits of marriage to society, apart from any religious concern or duty, include the following: Procreation Known, or at least presumed, paternity Child and spousal support Stability in family life Survivor's rights
July 16, 200422 yr The "Defense of Marriage Act," signed into law by President Clinton in 1996, effectively says that the Full Faith and Credit Clause does not require states to recognize gay marriages sanctioned in other states: "Defense Of Marriage Act" 5/96 H.R. 3396 Summary/Analysis The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) does two things. First, it provides that no State shall be required to give effect to a law of any other State with respect to a same-sex "marriage."? Second, it defines the words "marriage" and "spouse" for purposes of Federal law. Read more about the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Of course, it is likely the DOMA would be put to a court test if a couple from MA decided to move to FL and demand recognition as a married couple. Ultimately, the matter would have to be decided by The Court.
July 16, 200422 yr Author The benefits of marriage to society, apart from any religious concern or duty, include the following: Procreation Known, or at least presumed, paternity Child and spousal support Stability in family life Survivor's rights 460027[/snapback] So how does this affect a gay couple from Mass comin down to Florida to visit? (we're assuming they're maintaining residency in Mass. like you said in a previous post).
July 16, 200422 yr The benefits of marriage to society, apart from any religious concern or duty, include the following: Procreation Known, or at least presumed, paternity Child and spousal support Stability in family life Survivor's rights 460027[/snapback] So how does this affect a gay couple from Mass comin down to Florida to visit? (we're assuming they're maintaining residency in Mass. like you said in a previous post). 460032[/snapback] In Florida a civil union/gay marriage does not exist. If one becomes ill, the other may be shut out from hospital access due to the family/spouses only rule. The DOMA says the state doesn't have to recognize it, but if the health care is tied to a benefit in Mass., it may not be enabled in Florida.
July 16, 200422 yr visitation hours in a hospital needs to be decided by the Supreme Court? 460038[/snapback] No I mean spouse health care benefits.
July 16, 200422 yr banning gay marriage at the state level? yes.? banning gay marriage at a federal level? States rights. 459547[/snapback] W/e Furman. Go back to your confederate club now aight? 459549[/snapback] That was really weak. And the fact that gay marriage is even an issue is ridiculous and sickening.
July 16, 200422 yr banning gay marriage at the state level? yes.? banning gay marriage at a federal level? States rights. 459547[/snapback] W/e Furman. Go back to your confederate club now aight? 459549[/snapback] That was really weak. And the fact that gay marriage is even an issue is ridiculous and sickening. 460482[/snapback] If you can get a large enough support group anything can become an issue, and this is an issue if you look at it. It goes into the realm of privacy rights and such. However, it is NOT federal issue.
July 16, 200422 yr It's a definition issue. 460489[/snapback] I'm not even going to venture into that, you know i agree with you on the marriage vs. civil union issue. But i think even the CU issue should be left to the states
July 16, 200422 yr I agree on that. And that's why I'm proud to be a Virginian. 460504[/snapback] The great state of Thomas Jefferson
July 16, 200422 yr Too bad I passed out in Monticello. :lol Don't forget James Madison, Patrick Henry, George Washington, and 2002 Daytona 500 champion Ward Burton.
July 16, 200422 yr Author Virginia has some awesome political figures. I dont even have to mention certain generals :shifty
July 16, 200422 yr Author a bona fide gentleman. As was Thomas Jackson. Forget that they were Confederate generals. Both were great men.....and then there were others too....Stuart, Pickett, etc.....but that's another chapter
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