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David Zephyr

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35. "the U.S. got the Puritans". It's so funny and painfully true at the same time.

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Proposition 8: What I heard today and what I expect from it in a nutshell. [View all] David Zephyr Mar 2013 OP

You could be right - your prediction is not unreasonable - The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2013 #1

I made a similar comment in another thread - Ms. Toad Mar 2013 #4

Wise words. David Zephyr Mar 2013 #5

My take as a straight white male is that the supremes will do as little as possible. OffWithTheirHeads Mar 2013 #2

Because the rule is DON'T decide matters and cases which do not HAVE to be decided, elleng Mar 2013 #3

Yes, this. RudynJack Mar 2013 #8

Could be; elleng Mar 2013 #9

"Makes Gov. Dean's new venture more important." David Zephyr Mar 2013 #13

elleng, you're a treasure to this board Richardo Mar 2013 #47

Oh dear Richardo, thank you. elleng Mar 2013 #48

At least 6 to 3 to rule gay marriage flat out Constitutional Benton D Struckcheon Mar 2013 #6

Unfortunately, that isn't how constitutional law works. Ms. Toad Mar 2013 #10

Hmm. Question: Benton D Struckcheon Mar 2013 #12

No, not after Loving v. Virginia. elleng Mar 2013 #14

I have always loved that quote by Justice Stewart. DevonRex Mar 2013 #27

That is how it started out (it was a recognition across state boundaries issue) Ms. Toad Mar 2013 #16

OK, between you and elleng I am thoroughly confused Benton D Struckcheon Mar 2013 #18

elleng likely has a better summary of Loving Ms. Toad Mar 2013 #25

Cases based on sexual orientation are decided by applying the rational JDPriestly Mar 2013 #30

It is an interesting question Ms. Toad Mar 2013 #38

Right to the point. David Zephyr Mar 2013 #19

Oh, but that it was so easy...and fair...and just. David Zephyr Mar 2013 #20

Scalia, from a legal perspective, Ms. Toad Mar 2013 #7

Fascinating. Thanks for the insight, Ms. Toad Hekate Mar 2013 #17

From a human perspective, the view is a lot different. Moostache Mar 2013 #23

Scalia. Whenever he talks or writes at great length it is always bullshit. DevonRex Mar 2013 #28

True. I remember one opinion he wrote in which he avoided JDPriestly Mar 2013 #31

Have you spent much time reading his criminal law opinions? Ms. Toad Mar 2013 #39

From a biological stand point davidpdx Mar 2013 #40

You may be right about that one! n/t Ms. Toad Mar 2013 #41

Hi David! MuseRider Mar 2013 #11

Hearty hello and hug to you, MuseRider. David Zephyr Mar 2013 #21

Oh gosh David me too MuseRider Mar 2013 #42

Thank you for lending us your trained ear Hekate Mar 2013 #15

Remember. Roberts adopted his two children because he and his JDPriestly Mar 2013 #32

Thank you. David Zephyr Mar 2013 #49

As I think back, I believe that my first violin teacher was probably a JDPriestly Mar 2013 #50

Guess what? I agree with you. "Not a defeat, by any means." David Zephyr Mar 2013 #34

I am hoping for the best but, like you, I think they will not go all the way. nm rhett o rick Mar 2013 #22

I'll take the narrow ruling on this one. Let's hope for a better day tomorrow with DOMA. David Zephyr Mar 2013 #37

Maybe Why This Is So Hard Here colsohlibgal Mar 2013 #24

Actually, the problem here is not with the Puritans who settled in New JDPriestly Mar 2013 #33

"the U.S. got the Puritans". It's so funny and painfully true at the same time. David Zephyr Mar 2013 #35

The Prop 8 case gives the court an easy out. RandySF Mar 2013 #26

Wouldn't that invite more cases from more states? n/t moondust Mar 2013 #29

They will refuse to decide ArcticFox Mar 2013 #36

They just keep fighting to keep those blinders on! WinstonSmith4740 Mar 2013 #43

That's what I was thinking! rusty fender Mar 2013 #45

That would be an Insane Ruling Demeter Mar 2013 #44

Is it dusty in here or what? displacedtexan Mar 2013 #46