In a 4-3 decision today the Connecticut Supreme Court decided that civil unions for same-sex partners were not equivalent to marriage and as such ordered the state to start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples applying for them.
In reporting the decision, ABCNews.com put the story in the top headlines rotation with the following teaser:
Conn. Gives Blessing to Gay Marriages; State Supreme Court ruling paves way for same-sex marriages to start next month.
The people of the state of Connecticut DID give their blessing to civil unions in 2005, but never through the legislative process to same-sex marriage. As such, the state's highest court disregarded the expressed will of the people for the rights and privileges of domestic partnerships in order to push a social agenda the elected legislature has never approved.
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The Libertarian in me doesn't give a damn, but...
October 10, 2008 - 16:19 ET by Fist of EtiquetteWhy only couples? I demand my polygamy license!
Might try to get one woman first
October 10, 2008 - 16:36 ET by Daniel BakerDoes Libertarian mean you want State to take this blatant stand on what religion is right?
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Traditional Marriage is not "Divisive" President Obama
I know; I'm a kook...
October 10, 2008 - 18:26 ET by Fist of EtiquetteLibertarian means I don't see why everyone thinks government needs to license marriage, except of course for the romance that certificate adds to the blissful event.
You want legal benefits? Sign a contract.
I would think a libertarian
October 10, 2008 - 18:15 ET by Indiana JoeI would think a libertarian wouldn't think it was the government's business to spend tax money on any social engineering.
Especially not to thwart the will of the people.
"... smells like.... victory." - Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore, Apocalypse Now
I heard this on ABC news
October 10, 2008 - 16:27 ET by MrSnugglesI heard this on ABC news radio and they did not even mention that it was a court ruling.
Liberal Press is Stinking Biased
October 10, 2008 - 18:20 ET by deerjerkydaveOr they say false things like, "Connetticut just gave its blessing on same sex marriage!" News flash to the liberal media, unelected judges do not represent the citizens of a state. Nor do legislatures do a good job of representing its citizens. EVERY TIME gay marriage has been placed before the citizens of this nation they have come down on the side of traditional marriage. Over half of the states have passed constitutional amendments to define traditional marriage. Next month it will happen in Florida, California, and Arizona. The gay agenda and its sympathetic judges will take a major whipping when this happens.
The gay agenda will turn its sights to the Federal Supreme Court to pass a Roe v. Wade like ruling overturning the will of the entire nation. Barack Hussein Obama would play a major role in making that happen by selected liberal activist judges. And from what I know of Barack, he has a lot of extremist friends.
Blessing is correct term. Courts are favoring one religious view
October 10, 2008 - 16:34 ET by Daniel BakerBlessing is correct term. Courts are favoring one religious view over another. They are attacking the religions that hold the traditional religous view that has been the standard.
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At this rate we'll see
October 10, 2008 - 16:38 ET by rbosqueAt this rate we'll see people marrying pets. It's next just you watch!
Alright - I'll bite...
October 10, 2008 - 17:05 ET by jquamPlease do explain your logic. I would be so very pleased to hear once again how your ridiculous snowball effect works.
Think Well.
Snowball effect?
October 10, 2008 - 18:26 ET by Indiana JoeWhat's so hard to understand? If there is a "right" to marry anyone you want, why couldn't some animal-lover marry an animal? You can argue that animals don't have rights (PETA would disagree), but the person wanting the marriage does.
Who would be harmed? What business is it of anyone? On what basis would you deny said person this "right?" In short, what argument could be made against it that couldn't be made against gay marriage?
I'd like to hear that logic.
"... smells like.... victory." - Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore, Apocalypse Now
Hello? Hel-LO?
October 10, 2008 - 19:51 ET by Indiana JoeIs this thing on?
Damn, I was really looking forward to that explanation, too!
"... smells like.... victory." - Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore, Apocalypse Now
It's not a stretch. Gay
October 10, 2008 - 19:44 ET by rbosqueIt's not a stretch. Gay marriage WAS tabboo, now it's not. Legal beastiality is right around the corner.
This whole thing made me
October 10, 2008 - 16:42 ET by bigtimerThis whole thing made me sad for this country this morning when I heard it...I wasn't shocked by any means, just saddened.
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Judges overstepping authority
October 10, 2008 - 17:44 ET by nkviking75No one is safe when a judge can interpret a word like marriage in the law any way he/she likes. If this kind of stuff is allowed to stand, judges become monarchs. Here's how section 1 of Article V of the Connecticut state constitution reads:
SEC. 1. The judicial power of the state shall be vested in a supreme court, a superior court, and such lower courts as the general assembly shall, from time to time, ordain and establish. The powers and jurisdiction of these courts shall be defined by law.
The last sentence of that paragraph seems to indicate that the legislature can pass whatever law they like and ban the state's courts from changing it. If the other branches had any integrity or respect for the rule of law, they'd tell the judges overstepped their authority and ignore the ruling. I'm not holding my breath.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
nkviking75,
October 10, 2008 - 18:32 ET by Indiana JoeSeems that way, doesn't it? But, I'm sure the courts have the authority now. Maybe a law that the court has no jurisdiction over referenda or something. But that paves the way for majority oppression also. So, it's a sticky wicket.
Maybe a clause in the specific law that forbade the CSC from such judicial negation of the "will of the people?"
I dunno, but when a state vote expresses that will, a court shouldn't be empowered to cavalierly overrule it.
"... smells like.... victory." - Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore, Apocalypse Now
Blessing my rear-end!
October 10, 2008 - 20:19 ET by Clear thinkerBlessing my rear-end! Personally, I think it's an abomination, but hey, what do I know, I'm just a clear thinking, normal guy.
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I will take your back on that..........oops slip of tongue
October 10, 2008 - 20:54 ET by sjanus11Another slip, Marraige is Man and Woman..........plain and simple........not to say they should not get benifits, entitled to Married's..ie: Inheritance, Health............, But no, don't try and back door me and say Man and Man is Husband and Wife....Hey I made another Funny, LOL Get over your selves and do what you want but GD you do not try and ram it down 98 % of the Country's throat..........oooppps did it again LOL Steve
"If your 20 and not a Liberal, You have no Heart. If you are 40 and not a Conservative, You have no Brain" Sir Winston Churchhill
Uhh, Ct.
October 10, 2008 - 21:14 ET by R D HelmBlessing my rear-end...
On second thought, never mind. :-^)
-Dave
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Connecticut Government
October 10, 2008 - 20:26 ET by GregEConnecticut Government Gives Blessing to Gay Marriages; Gives Middle Finger to People of Connecticut
A little off...please read
October 10, 2008 - 21:07 ET by sjanus11Lets's talk about pissed
October 10, 2008 - 14:48 ET by sjanus11
barry tries to keep troops in country longer..............read article then read link about the FELONY he commited.....This story broke 2 weeks ago and died, Maybe MSM is doing their job for once....Pass it every where....we thought this was nail in coffin
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/oct/10/obama-sought-to-sway-iraqis-on-bush-deal/
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And as far as I am concerned
October 10, 2008 - 21:21 ET by BobAnthonyI AM NOW DISOWNING MYSELF FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CT-STAN! I have spent all 34 of my years in this wasteland of a state. Well it's 34 TOO TOO MANY!
Chuck Baldwin--the candidate under the corporate fascist media's
radar--BUT SHOULDN'T BE! This election should be a REFERENDUM ON THE
MEDIA FOR NOT HIRING PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN HONESTY LIKE MYSELF!
California has been involved in a prop 8 battle.
October 10, 2008 - 22:44 ET by AtTheWaterCoolerI have linked to your post from the sidebar of Why and How Prop 8 must pass.
The California messure is now in ahead in the polls; a week ago I had posted Yes on Prop 8 with non-Californian’s help, prayer and fasting I conclude that post with:
One of our greatest tools is fellowship, help get the word out, ask
people to pray for California, ask them to call California. It is hard
for people to ask but California needs your help.
Now we need to pray for Connecticut. We have been in this battle in California, we can help in Connecticut.
In an exchange of emails with Stephen Boissoin he said.
Thank-you for covering my story and for your prayers. We are surely in Gods hands. Romans 8:28
I think it applies.
A Battle. Just what
October 11, 2008 - 00:18 ET by Nate07A Battle.
Just what Jesus had in mind for his people I'm sure.
The use of this phrase is hilarious:
October 11, 2008 - 11:00 ET by Schnikeys"Paves way." As if, the only righteous viewpoint in this issue is that of the pro-gay-marriage folks.
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This is from your
October 11, 2008 - 12:09 ET by ownedThis is from your post
This is from your ABCNEWS link
The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that the state's civil unions discriminate against gay couples, paving the way for gay marriages to take place in the state.
(Benjamin Sklar/AP Photo)
Why the change in text...??
One says "blessing"....the other doesn't.
Weird ...
Well I guess you can't C&P pics here
Check it for yourselves