Working in the legal industry often exposes me to situations where I am listening to a client convey a tale of woe and suffering, one in which everybody involved (except my interlocutor) has gone out of their way to be… Continue Reading
The Governor of Maine today signed a bill authorizing same-sex marriages in that state. As with Vermont, this was a law initiated within the Legislature, not the courts, and which gained majority support in the political branches of the state’s… Continue Reading
Here it is, in all its glory, the ultimate scare argument against same-sex marriage. Iowa Code § 595.19 currently reads: 595.19 VOID MARRIAGES.1. Marriages between the following persons who are related by blood are void:a. Between a man and his… Continue Reading
This very attractive young lady from La Jolla, California appears to think that because she is against the idea of same-sex marriage, she did not become Miss USA. Leaving aside the vapidity of beauty pageants, it seems quite odd that… Continue Reading
One of John McCain’s campaign managers is calling on the Republican Party to embrace same-sex marriage. His reasons: I believe conservatives, more than liberals, insist that rights come with responsibilities. No other exercise of one’s liberty comes with greater responsibilities… Continue Reading
Back when The Marriage Cases still had an operable holding, I considered becoming ordained as a minister of the Universal Life Church. I wanted to be able to preside over a marriage and was proud that California had taken the… Continue Reading
Hat Tip to Doug Mataconis
It gains power through the democratic process by demonizing its opponents — preferably a small, mostly-invisible “enemy”. It blurs the line between civil government and religious ethics, and it wraps itself in the flag while proudly displaying its cross. It… Continue Reading
Naturally, social conservatives are upset about the Vermont Legislature’s action this morning, implementing (by democratic means) same-sex marriage in that state. While I can’t say I think their legal tactics are wise or well-considered, one such group, Liberty Counsel, can… Continue Reading
I’ll take a chance with copyright and quote the first line of the article in full: “Vermont has become the fourth state to legalize gay marriage — and the first to do so with a legislature’s vote.” The video is… Continue Reading