As someone who has been a member of the LGBTQ community since the 80's

[William769]

Concerning the respect for marriage act:

We have two LGBTQ U.S. Senators who to my knowledge have not voiced any concerns over this bill. Also I believe we have the best Senate (on our side of the isle) that we have seen in my lifetime.

I for one am going to give them the benefit of the doubt when it comes to this bill and I encourage all our LGBTQ allies to continue their support for our equality in these United States. I cherish you all, and thanks for the good fight.

[mcar]

1. Well said

The "if I can't have everything, you all get nothing" attitude has never worked in politics, or life.

[William769]

2. You are correct.

Love ya!

[mcar]

14. You too my friend

[Lovie777]

3. Hi.......

You live in Florida where DeSatan and his comrades are the governing body. It seems that they depressed the Democrats' votes and the governor believes himself as the second coming. Query: Do you really believe your governor would honor the Senate bill codifying same sex marriage, which would be signed by Pres Biden?

[William769]

5. If it becomes law, he would have no choice.

I believe President Biden's army is bigger than Desantis's army.

[IronLionZion]

17. What did they do for desegration?

Send in the army with rifles

[beaglelover]

4. I'm gay and married and I support this bill 100%.

[William769]

6. Me too!

[ggma]

7. Nothing but respect

from me, William. I was in the closet (for reasons). Now, no one cares. Funny, huh?

gg

[William769]

10. Love the sunlight don't you?

[obamanut2012]

8. We live in the same state

So, of course there are worries DeSantis will fuck with our marriages, but this is a good buffer. And, like you said, if Tammy Baldwin is okay with it, so am I.

[William769]

9. Plus, with people like us

Desantis doesn't have a chance.

[brer cat]

11. You will always have my support and love.

I appreciate the post. I had some concerns, but now will dismiss them.

[William769]

12. You know I always have your back.

[Johnny2X2X]

13. What's lost on some people

Is that this law is the fall back. It's the fall back if the extremists on the Supreme Court do away with Obergefell v. Hodges. There's a decent chance the SCOTUS never overturns Obergefell v. Hodges.

[Cha]

15. Dear William.. I was so happy

when I saw the Senate was going to codify the Respect for Marriage Act!

I haven't seen any problems with it until I read your eloquent OP in Support.

Best Wishes for the LGBTQ Community Going Forward! 💙

[IronLionZion]

16. It's a backstop if the SC overturns Obergfell v Hodges

If that happens, people are better off with this law than without it.

[SheltieLover]

18. Well said!

[Warpy]

19. The name us appropriately Orwellian

and for that reason, the fact that a lot of people who don't pay attention are going to confuse it with the execrable DOMA of years ago are going to lobby fence sitter Republicans to vote for it.

I haven't heard any objection to it from people who are paying attention. I certainly haven't heard any objection from friends and neighbors, NM is a progressive Wild West state. My vision is crap so I haven't been able to read it for myself.

Anything that codifies and strengthens a civil right like marriage equality against the agitation of various religious frauds is a great thing.

Maybe women will get their bodily integrity back without having to commit suicide to get it if the Democratic trend continues.