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Bolo Boffin

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11. The federal government does not issue marriage licenses.

Wed May 9, 2012, 06:24 PM

May 2012

So if an interracial couple was able to obtain one, they got it from a state that allowed it. And many did.

It was the Supreme Court that declared the laws banning interracial marriage illegal. It may take the Supreme Court in this case as well. And overthrowing DOMA is the way to accomplish that, and the Obama administration refusing to defend DOMA in court hastens this process along.

http://whenobamaendorsed.tumblr.com/post/22728735168/when-obama-endorsed-same-sex-marriage

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Thank you, President Obama. [View all] Duncan Grant May 2012 OP

I guess we witnessed two different things. William769 May 2012 #1

If he was fully behind states' rights on the issue Bolo Boffin May 2012 #2

His words not mine. William769 May 2012 #4

Not defending DOMA speaks for itself. Bolo Boffin May 2012 #5

You don't get it. William769 May 2012 #6

I get it just fine. Bolo Boffin May 2012 #7

Did inter racial couple go to the States for a license to get married back in the 50's? I think not William769 May 2012 #10

The federal government does not issue marriage licenses. Bolo Boffin May 2012 #11

i think william and others of like mind don't need to be told what to think or xchrom May 2012 #15

I think people raining on my parade are going to have to deal with the umbrella. Bolo Boffin May 2012 #16

sorry dude -- reality is enough sun for us. xchrom May 2012 #18

I guess I'm going to have to find a way to live with your opinion. Bolo Boffin May 2012 #20

i'm sure you'll live -- just like i'll live with out you telling me what to think. nt xchrom May 2012 #21

Think what you want. Bolo Boffin May 2012 #22

meh. yes -- you have tried to at leat tell william what to think. xchrom May 2012 #23

So now you're telling me what to think about what I've said. Bolo Boffin May 2012 #25

They went to the state of Virginia. Maven May 2012 #12

LOL DURHAM D May 2012 #30

... Maven May 2012 #37

"Marriage is a matter for the states to work out... " Marrah_G May 2012 #13

And months ago, his administration stopped defended the constitutionality of DOMA Bolo Boffin May 2012 #14

It was a GLARING part of your post Marrah_G May 2012 #17

You find it disgusting and offensive that letting DOMA be overthrown Bolo Boffin May 2012 #19

The largest concern about DOMA is not getting your marriage recognized in other states Fearless May 2012 #41

Actually, he stated that the DOJ would know longer defend Section 3 Luminous Animal May 2012 #24

DOMA will fall. Bolo Boffin May 2012 #26

Someday. Meanwhile, Obama and the DoJ support state rights. Luminous Animal May 2012 #42

Eliminating DOMA only takes it back to the status quo ante MNBrewer May 2012 #27

To each his/her own. Duncan Grant May 2012 #28

Cheers! n/t Bolo Boffin May 2012 #32

K/R Maven May 2012 #3

Yes. This is nice. But now it is time to send in the feds. nt Zorra May 2012 #8

Which reminds me that liberation movements are always a process. Duncan Grant May 2012 #31

Like I said, it's nice. Zorra May 2012 #34

We are infinitely creative and powerful people. Duncan Grant May 2012 #40

You know, I really am glad that the Prez is personally in favor of marriage equality. Zorra May 2012 #44

I am glad you are happy! MuseRider May 2012 #9

I'll take every bit of momentum for LGBT equality that I can get. Duncan Grant May 2012 #29

you said it Duncan mitchtv May 2012 #38

Our household sent a chunk o'change today. Duncan Grant May 2012 #43

He has now evolved to embrace the exact same position Dick Cheney arrived at three years ago. woo me with science May 2012 #33

Yeah, but "former VP" Cheney wasn't speaking as the President of the United States. Duncan Grant May 2012 #35

Yup he finally evolved LostinRed May 2012 #36

Agree. pinto May 2012 #39