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In reply to the discussion: As of now, every single state gay marriage ban is now being challenged in court [View all]MillennialDem
(2,367 posts)16. While I think my wife's mother would love to have us have a formal wedding I don't really want to
Needless to say I can't wait until we are legally able to marry. We are in WI and could go to MN to get it done, but all that hassle combined with the fact that she is finishing up school and I'm out would put a damper on her financial aid big time.
That said I hope your grandparents do get to see you two wed! Good luck!
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As of now, every single state gay marriage ban is now being challenged in court [View all]
kpete
May 2014
OP
Good. But as I am saying that I ask - what are they going to do next. The rw is so damn stubborn
jwirr
May 2014
#3
Yes. We have almost lost the court. And they have a lifetime appointment. I am actually getting
jwirr
May 2014
#5
Which is why electing a dem in 2016 is absolutely critical. I think Scalia and/or Kennedy will
MillennialDem
May 2014
#15
Both Scalia and Kennedy are still in their late 70s. OW Holmes served until he was 90
struggle4progress
May 2014
#17
Yes I know they are relatively young - but the probability that one of the two will
MillennialDem
May 2014
#18
Your second bullet point is not true in the United States. They are small points but
A Simple Game
May 2014
#11
Because they own the politicians, courts, and the media, that's why we continue to fight the
Dustlawyer
May 2014
#19
I would suggest the Scales of Justice. The entire Court system is also a part of government
Dustlawyer
May 2014
#23
Shit - I wish we had this kind of momentum defending a woman's right to choose.
calimary
May 2014
#6
Well, your thinking certainly has clarity, even if your fingers can't see what they're doing!
calimary
May 2014
#27
Can't wait to see how the SCOTUS will eventually rule on this, and the Hobby Lobby religious
blkmusclmachine
May 2014
#10
While I think my wife's mother would love to have us have a formal wedding I don't really want to
MillennialDem
May 2014
#16