When the states ratified the Constitution,
was gay “marriage” a right?
No, of course not.
Now, what amendment was ratified that made it a “right”?
None? Well, then, the Constitution has nothing to say on the matter, and it’s up to the states.
I agree, but the 14th Amendment is played like a wild card. “Equal protection” means whatever most of the justices decide.
So, in a way, she’s right here.
DC permits same sex marriage. If only because Congress has delegated the authority to regulate marriage to the DC government and is unwilling/unable to step in and exercise it’s Constitutional authority to override on the matter.
By citing the Constitution as the source of her power, rather than the laws of the District of Columbia, she’s actually citing the 10th Amendment. In part anyways (the clause establishing DC and Congressional supremecy being another)
Assuming she’s a deep enough thinker to realize that, of course.
When the states ratified the Constitution, Sodomy was a death penalty offense. They generally hanged them.
Boy, and here I was thinking the Constitution only affirmed SOME inalienable Rights; among those Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. Whereas govt, obtaining their Powers (note: NOT Rights) from the consent of the governed, are instituted to protect our Land, borders and the Rights of the Citizens.
Now, I care not what two people wish to do personally; not do I believe We should require PERMISSIONS from govt for a number of things; nor should words be twisted to mean what they do NOT.
If I wish to call my love, of 13 years, my spouse/wife/etc. I should get every nod/acknowledgment in doing so...WITHOUT needing to kneel before the State/Fed to do so.
In this regard, Buzzie is correct. Though, now that the Left wishes to open this Pandora’s box; I wish to instate my 2nd A. ‘Constitutional Carry’ Rights, Docs/lawyers licensed in one State need not worry in another...and the list goes on and on.