[Congressman Billybob]

I just went on-air with Jerry Agar (50,000 watts - WPTF, Raleigh) to discuss the ramifications of this decision. Bottom line, I said it will probably be reversed by passage of the proposed US Constition amendment to define marriage as a union of "one man and one woman." Further, I said that President Bush will support this amendment, and all the Democrat candidates will be forced to oppose it, with the result of putting the Democrat nominee -- whoever it is -- further behind the political eight-ball.

Looks like it is playing out that way, though notice the weasel-statement by Kerry who says he "opposes" homosexual marriage but "supports equal rights" for homosexual couples. If he keeps waffling like that, folks will start confusing him with Wesley Clark. LOL.

Congressman Billybob

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[Lady Eileen]

Good summary.

[Indy Pendance]

This is a hypothetical question, which I see as an outcome of this decision, and I haven't seen it asked, but it may have. I haven't read all the posts regarding this decision.

If, states pass this decision, it is in direct conflict with the teachings of the majority of religions. If a gay couple demands a religious demoniation marry them (church cermony), and that religion refuses, based upon their teachings, will the government intervene and tell the church they have to marry them, is this a direct violation of the first amendment?

[pollywog]

I said it will probably be reversed by passage of the proposed US Constition amendment to define marriage as a union of "one man and one woman." Further, I said that President Bush will support this amendment, and all the Democrat candidates will be forced to oppose it, with the result of putting the Democrat nominee -- whoever it is -- further behind the political eight-ball.

This is exactly what I thought when I heard this had passed.This is now going to sharply divide the democrats that have a conscience, and I am sure many will have to make some hard decisions!!!!!

[PhiKapMom]

Wish I could have heard that exchange. Your following comment was well stated and IMHO it says it all:

"Further, I said that President Bush will support this amendment, and all the Democrat candidates will be forced to oppose it, with the result of putting the Democrat nominee -- whoever it is -- further behind the political eight-ball."