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DevonRex

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20. I'm thinking emotionally and legally
Thu May 10, 2012, 08:34 PM
May 2012

it probably has bearing. They simply cannot be married ON base and not be married OFF base. Not when they have no choice in where they're stationed. It's not like it was in the 80s when soldiers could buy alcohol on base at 18 but couldn't buy it off base at 18. We're talking about married soldiers or marines not being able to buy homes together, or will each other their property without being challenged.

I have this crazy feeling that that is where this will be decided. It's either that or the domino effect of case law until we get a better court seated.

I've loved talking to you, btw. It's so much fun to hash out some scenarios. I've been doing this with my son, who's going to graduate from law school next week. He helped me with the Olson/Boies thing. And he told me to read up on DOMA striking down the "full faith and credit" clause. So that's where I'm going next.

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excellent op. thanks for posting it. cali May 2012 #1
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I will, too. I think married LGBT military personnel are the key. DevonRex May 2012 #16
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I'm thinking emotionally and legally DevonRex May 2012 #20
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