How many RXers ran out and got married today?

[Enfuego]

I think of 1-2.

 

[StevieRay]

Sad day Let's keep going down as a country

 

[boss415]

I had to turn off the early am news because between that and Obama that was all they showed. I just tuned in for traffic and weather and get stuck watching the rainbow flag covering San Francisco city hall

 

[StevieRay]

In states across the nation, voters acted through the democratic process to protect marriage and the family. Yet, federal judges rejected the will of the people. And now the Supreme Court has chosen to be a tool of tyranny by abandoning the rule of law and the will of the people. Just another slap in the face that our vote or demands mean nothing. Keep digging deeper Obama, for ur judgement will come one day and thy will suffer tremendously

 

[TheFalls]

At least our state is going down swinging...our governor:

Greg Abbott ‏@GregAbbott_TX 9h9 hours ago
Marriage was defined by God. No man can redefine it. We will defend our religious liberties. #tcot

 

[wilbur]

At least our state is going down swinging...our governor:

Greg Abbott ‏@GregAbbott_TX 9h9 hours ago
Marriage was defined by God. No man can redefine it. We will defend our religious liberties. #tcot

How many wars were started by gay marriage?
How many wars were started by religion?

 

[TheFalls]

Don't know or care. I would expect a 75% majority of RXers to oppose this joke.

War has always and will always be a part of life.

 

[RenoChazz]

If marriage is defined by god, how come no outrage from religious people over states handing out marriage licenses period. Shouldn't that be done by a priest?

 

[wilbur]

If marriage is defined by god, how come no outrage from religious people over states handing out marriage licenses period. Shouldn't that be done by a priest?

Great post Reno!

 

[Enfuego]

If marriage is defined by god, how come no outrage from religious people over states handing out marriage licenses period. Shouldn't that be done by a priest?

The definition of marriage is a bit different than getting a piece of paper handed to you by a state official. They are two different things.

 

[RenoChazz]

The definition of marriage is a bit different than getting a piece of paper handed to you by a state official. They are two different things.

If the state licenses it, by law aren't they defining who can an can't get married?

 

[Enfuego]

If the state licenses it, by law aren't they defining who can an can't get married?

No, the administrators that give the licenses are following the law voted on by the voters in the state.

 

[RenoChazz]

No, the administrators that give the licenses are following the law voted on by the voters in the state.

Not really, the SCOTUS decided this, not the voters of the state. Either way you look it at, the state licenses the marriage, either through the people or the courts. God isn't the one making the decision here. I've always thought it would be a good idea for civil union contracts protected by the state, and that marriage should be left to the individual or Religion of his/her choice. Call it what ever you want.

 

[Enfuego]

Not really, the SCOTUS decided this, not the voters of the state. Either way you look it at, the state licenses the marriage, either through the people or the courts. God isn't the one making the decision here. I've always thought it would be a good idea for civil union contracts protected by the state, and that marriage should be left to the individual or Religion of his/her choice. Call it what ever you want.

Yes really before today. You didn't say now.

Before today, the voters defined it in each state. The state administrators were simply the vessel to provide the appropriate licensing paperwork.

 

[SgtLanquel]

Given that tens of thousands of gay couples have been getting legally married in various North American locations for almost a full decade, this ruling by the SCOTUS simply clarifies the rights of all such Americans to enjoy all the legal and - very important - tax/insurance benefits which heterosexual couples have always had

All in all, the ruling will have virtually zero effect on the lives of those Americans (90%+) who themselves will never marry someone of the same gender

 

[Enfuego]

Given that tens of thousands of gay couples have been getting legally married in various North American locations for almost a full decade, this ruling by the SCOTUS simply clarifies the rights of all such Americans to enjoy all the legal and - very important - tax/insurance benefits which heterosexual couples have always had

All in all, the ruling will have virtually zero effect on the lives of those Americans (90%+) who themselves will never marry someone of the same gender

Thanks for the summary Barman.

 

[SgtLanquel]

As always, I'm Just Here To Help (and to Save Lives of course)

 

[StevieRay]

Now that we’ve defined that love and devotion and family isn’t driven by gender alone, why should it be limited to just two individuals? The most natural advance next for marriage lies in legalized polygamy—yet many of the same people who pressed for marriage equality for gay couples oppose it

 

[Mr_Mark]

How many wars were started by gay marriage?
How many wars were started by religion?

also how many wars were started by animals? you ever think about that?

 

[VIEJODINOSAUR]

Given that tens of thousands of gay couples have been getting legally married in various North American locations for almost a full decade, this ruling by the SCOTUS simply clarifies the rights of all such Americans to enjoy all the legal and - very important - tax/insurance benefits which heterosexual couples have always had

All in all, the ruling will have virtually zero effect on the lives of those Americans (90%+) who themselves will never marry someone of the same gender

Somebody gets it....