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In reply to the discussion: Apologies for the source [View all]SunsetDreams
(8,571 posts)27. Wait a minute
Put more directly, you cannot hold the position that DOMA is unconstitutional while accepting or supporting states passing similar laws.
In your opinion, are you saying that he should direct the DOJ to not "enforce" a law(DOMA) because he feels it is unconstitutional? All he can do is choose not to defend it, as I explained in the other OP that you created today, of which you did not respond.
Here is my reply to you:
I hope that everyone also knows that the President can't just declare any law as unconstitutional and then decide not to enforce it at will. That would set up a really bad precedent and could be viewed as a Dictatorship and not a Democracy. There is a reason for separation of powers. It has to make it's way through congress on repeal or be declared unconstitutional by the Judicial Branch.
Furthermore maybe you were unaware of it at the time, but the source you are using is a RightWing blog.
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Exactly, and he could lend the DOJ and the federal resources and support to challenging the laws.
morningfog
May 2012
#20
Indeed. I think this marks an end to a POTUS ever being against marriage equality.
morningfog
May 2012
#11
If an OPPOSITE sex marriage takes place in any state, it is recognized in ALL states
Lex
May 2012
#31
Isn't it beautiful? We know this is where it's going and we'll get to see it in our lifetime.
DevonRex
May 2012
#43
Who is jonathan alder? Why should I care what he says? "sexual preference"? Really? (edited)
Cerridwen
May 2012
#35