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1st Amendment of the US Constitution.
"Prohibiting free exercise thereof" ?
Sounds like some people seek to use the government's power to create legislation that prevents people they disagree with from exercising their religious beliefs...
Originally posted by seabag
The people got the issue on the BALLOT because they wanted it! People VOTED on it!!!! This has nothing to do with the 1st amendment! :
Originally posted by KillThePoor
P.S. I think I proved this law and amendment banning gay marriage is 100% unconstitutional in the sense that rights given to one group should be given to all groups.
Originally posted by antonia
reply to post by Erongaricuaro
And what court will strike it down? The SCTOUS will have to hear these cases eventually. Considering it's 5-4 in favor of the conservative view, I think it's unlikely it will be struck down anytime in the near future.
What people would that be exactly?
Judging a minority group who should be protected by Separation of Church and State.
Something is definitely screwed up.
Originally posted by seabag
reply to post by mileysubet
Many people feel as if (and rightly so) that the laws where created with religion in mind. Most people who did vote, voted with their religious stigma in mind, therefore religion was/is forced down everyone's throat.
The people got the issue on the BALLOT because they wanted it! People VOTED on it!!!! This has nothing to do with the 1st amendment!
The decision people make in the ballot box is personal…you can’t legislate that!
Get real!
Our laws should not be based on a groups religious ideals, that is unfair to the whole community involved. If you cant see the the fact that forcing your religious ideas upon a group of people that do not believe in your religion as wrong, then you need to do some "soul" searching.
Nobody forced anything on you.
Religion has nothing to do with the LAW!!! People who believe the same as you voted also! Guess what? Most of the people disagreed with you! Stop being a cry baby!
Originally posted by seabag
I guess it’s only constitutional if YOU agree with the outcome!
Playing devils advocate for a second:
Then how do polygamists get away with being married to more than 1 woman after all marriage is between a man and A woman?
Most individuals will vote with their religious views in mind and in fact do so faithfully.
Utah, which is the home of the Mormon religion, and is the largest practitioner of polygamist, does have laws against it. Most cities and towns in Utah will turn a blind eye toward the practice as long as it is not flaunted. Like many social laws if the practice is not flaunted,no one is being forced against their will and public perception is in favor the law may not be enforced.
Originally posted by seabag
reply to post by Annee
What people would that be exactly?
Judging a minority group who should be protected by Separation of Church and State.
Something is definitely screwed up.
People exercising their constitutional rights!
Gay’s put gay marriage on the ballot all the time. Guess what?? It’s gets shot down more time than not!
What does that tell you?
I guess it’s only constitutional if YOU agree with the outcome!