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MineralMan

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4. Of course they should. Federal benefits

Reply to cal04 (Original post)

Thu Jun 27, 2013, 09:16 AM

Jun 2013

are not, and should never be, limited by any state. I'm surprised that there is even any question about this. In fact, I think the current court rulings may mean that full faith and credit must be applied by all states, and render anti-marriage equality amendments to state constitutions unconstitutional. That will certainly be the assertion by many federal lawsuits about to be filed. I believe those amendments to state constitutions will be declared unconsitutional soon, on 14th amendment grounds.

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President Obama: Marriage benefits should cross state lines [View all] cal04 Jun 2013 OP

Precisely Sherman A1 Jun 2013 #1

Yes. He's correct. Skidmore Jun 2013 #2

The President is correct. MADem Jun 2013 #3

Of course they should. Federal benefits MineralMan Jun 2013 #4

It will probably take another ruling to clarify this Pab Sungenis Jun 2013 #5

That's my take on it, too. You're right that it's going to MineralMan Jun 2013 #6

Since the GOPer states are presently Iliyah Jun 2013 #7

Good continued evolution dbackjon Jun 2013 #8

He's right obama2terms Jun 2013 #9