Comments on: Maine Gay Marriage Legalized http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/05/06/maine-gay-marriage-legalized/ Concordia res Parvae Crescunt Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:41:31 +0000 hourly 1 By: Michael Boldin http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/05/06/maine-gay-marriage-legalized/comment-page-1/#comment-255450 Michael Boldin Sat, 09 May 2009 01:17:31 +0000 http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/?p=1560#comment-255450 Dave: The interesting thing is that Maine gay marriage is the first one not spurred on by a court "requirement." This one was passed by Maine legislators and signed by the Maine governor - going through the same process of public debate that any law would go through in that state. And, from what I know of, it has pretty widespread support in Maine. The important point here is that this is a state-by-state issue. And, if the people of Maine want this to hold, then it should hold. Just like Montana's new gun laws. It's not for people or legislators in Maine to decide what people in Montana should be doing, and vice versa. You may not like it when people in another state do something, but then it's your decision if you want to spend time and energy to peacefully convince people in your own state to do otherwise. Dave: The interesting thing is that Maine gay marriage is the first one not spurred on by a court “requirement.” This one was passed by Maine legislators and signed by the Maine governor – going through the same process of public debate that any law would go through in that state. And, from what I know of, it has pretty widespread support in Maine.

The important point here is that this is a state-by-state issue. And, if the people of Maine want this to hold, then it should hold. Just like Montana’s new gun laws. It’s not for people or legislators in Maine to decide what people in Montana should be doing, and vice versa.

You may not like it when people in another state do something, but then it’s your decision if you want to spend time and energy to peacefully convince people in your own state to do otherwise.

]]> By: Dave Crea http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/05/06/maine-gay-marriage-legalized/comment-page-1/#comment-255449 Dave Crea Sat, 09 May 2009 00:49:24 +0000 http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/?p=1560#comment-255449 Why do these liberal judges and governors keep trying to destroy traditional marriage with all of these homosexual marriage plans? We should take the decision away from corrupt leaders and give the decision back to the people by a vote. In California even with the population twice voting to define marriage as only between a man and a woman, corrupt supreme court justices in California over-ruled the people's vote. Homosexuals have been shoveling money at California state government to redefine marriage in their favor and seek to take away the voting rights of the people. These actions by homosexual activists are similar to the over-reaching powers and regulations that our federal government has been imposing on the states and local governments. Why do these liberal judges and governors keep trying to destroy traditional marriage with all of these homosexual marriage plans? We should take the decision away from corrupt leaders and give the decision back to the people by a vote. In California even with the population twice voting to define marriage as only between a man and a woman, corrupt supreme court justices in California over-ruled the people’s vote. Homosexuals have been shoveling money at California state government to redefine marriage in their favor and seek to take away the voting rights of the people. These actions by homosexual activists are similar to the over-reaching powers and regulations that our federal government has been imposing on the states and local governments.

]]> By: Michael Boldin http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/05/06/maine-gay-marriage-legalized/comment-page-1/#comment-255431 Michael Boldin Fri, 08 May 2009 19:28:22 +0000 http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/?p=1560#comment-255431 One thing is for sure - there's nothing, whatsoever, in the constitution that allows the federal government to determine who can or cannot be married. Personally, I'd like to see government out of that institution altogether, but constitutionally, this should be handled by people on a state-by-state basis. One thing is for sure – there’s nothing, whatsoever, in the constitution that allows the federal government to determine who can or cannot be married. Personally, I’d like to see government out of that institution altogether, but constitutionally, this should be handled by people on a state-by-state basis.

]]> By: BK Campbell http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/05/06/maine-gay-marriage-legalized/comment-page-1/#comment-255357 BK Campbell Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:56 +0000 http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/?p=1560#comment-255357 Some with more knowledge of the Consitution than I will either have to affirm or deny this, but isn't there an article that forbids goverment involvement in contracts between two individuals? If so, that would mean the goverment can make no marriage legal or illegal because marriage is a contract. If I ever marry it will be to the opposite sex and performed by clergy and the union will be blessed by God. If your gay then your on your own with God in this pursuit. However I do believe that states have the right to define marriage and can do so making a marriage between same sex void as far as inheritance rights and tax benefits. Some with more knowledge of the Consitution than I will either have to affirm or deny this, but isn’t there an article that forbids goverment involvement in contracts between two individuals?
If so, that would mean the goverment can make no marriage legal or illegal because marriage is a contract.
If I ever marry it will be to the opposite sex and performed by clergy and the union will be blessed by God. If your gay then your on your own with God in this pursuit.
However I do believe that states have the right to define marriage and can do so making a marriage between same sex void as far as inheritance rights and tax benefits.

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