[Perdogg]

I am not a leftest or a homosexual, however, I have to agree that it is up to the state not the federal govt. I also believe states have the right to reject marriages in other states.

Sometimes conservatism means that in order to be philosophical consistent, you have to accept outcomes we do not like. However, in oder to define marriage on a FEDERAL level DOMA applies.

[BenKenobi]

“Sometimes conservatism means that in order to be philosophical consistent, you have to accept outcomes we do not like. However, in oder to define marriage on a FEDERAL level DOMA applies.’

Immigration is the real argument that Massachusetts is after, not marriage. This is the best reason why it should remain to the federal government, unless you believe states should have their own immigration policy.