"Full Faith" clause
After a weekend discussion amongst some friends regarding this ridiculous and discriminatory 'ban on gay marriage' Constitutional amendment issue, I've had it in my mind all week that there must be exceptions to the Constitution's "full faith and credit" clause that's stirring up all these anti-gay people. I just couldn't think of one. Finally found a little ammunition against the 'full faith' argument (the argument that we need a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages, else 'liberal' states will be able to force gay marriages down the throats of other states):
"...it's by no means a given that other states would be forced to recognize Massachusetts marriages. For one thing, there is an established trapdoor to the full faith and credit clause: The courts have long held that no state should be forced to recognize a marriage sanctioned by another state if that marriage offends a deeply held public policy of the second state. States have been permitted to refuse to recognize marriages from states with different policies toward polygamy, miscegenation, or consanguinity for decades."
Thanks to Slate for this article, "Full Faith and Credulous", offering up their thoughts. If you've got more questions you might read their piece "FAQ: Gay Marriage" too.
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Lunch Meeting
I had an important lunch meeting today. Well, not so much me, but Cynthia and Drew did... that meant David was free for lunch and what do you know? So was I. We headed over to Mason park right behind our old condo in Oxford Court. A ride on the swings, a slip on the slide, and quick lunch next to the lake before we had to head back to the office. Take note of the English football socks we brought back for him...
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