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BP2

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1. Not quite

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Wed Jun 26, 2013, 10:40 AM

Jun 2013

I disagree

The SCOTUS clearly is deferring power to each state on this matter.

Any court challenge to states that still ban SSM will likely fail based upon that basis handed down by the SCOTUS.

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Wow, wow, wow! Changes following DOMA ruling will encompass benefits, taxes, insurance, SS . . . [View all] bigtree Jun 2013 OP

Not quite BP2 Jun 2013 #1

yet, they took the heart out of their argument bigtree Jun 2013 #4

This ruling is great basis to fucking move to a State with equality. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #2

sucks if you ever have to move, thereafter, to a state with a ban bigtree Jun 2013 #3

I can't see how states can legally discriminate against LGBT'ers justiceischeap Jun 2013 #5

that's how I see it bigtree Jun 2013 #6