The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Wednesday will hear two cases that challenge the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act: A lawsuit brought by 17 plaintiffs who say it deprives them of the federal benefits that opposite-sex couples receive, and a state government case that alleges it forces Massachusetts to discriminate against such couples when the state’s highest court has already declared their marriages constitutionally protected.
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@We5nut: Not a special right. Equal treatment under the law. When did equal treatment become a 'special right'?
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The gay and lesbian couples that I know personally want to have a family just like the majority of other couples. If our "society is going to become hell" as WE5NUTS has suggested it would be more likely due to the hate and intolerance of people such as himself.
I want to marry 9 woman and have everyone recognize that as ok. Sounds silly doesnt it. Maybe we should stay the traditional route on marriage.
What is the big deal allowing gay people to marry? If two people want to commit to each other, so be it.That should be a constitutional right, regardless of sexual orientation. I live on the same street with two women who are married to each other. Nicest people in the world. Seem very happy with themselves. What right do I have denying their marriage? "Life, Liberty., and the Pursuit of Happiness " Sound familiar?