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FreeState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 04:32 PM Original message |
When Obama repeals DOMA what does that mean for us? |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
1. my view is that no extra laws need be passed to give equal rights to every citizen. |
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Zuiderelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 04:40 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. I agree. We simply need a Supreme Court decision on it. |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 04:42 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. it should be a no-brainer. |
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foxfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 05:40 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. Yeah, but not with THIS Supreme Court. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
3. I'm afraid it's probably "If," not "When" |
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FreeState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 05:32 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. Yeah I share your concern there... but Im still hopeful... we will see... n/t |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 06:06 PM Response to Reply #3 |
10. I agree. We can't believe this is absolutely going to happen. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 07:32 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. Yup |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
4. First off, he cannot repeal DOMA unilaterally; that would require an Act of Congress |
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dbackjon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
6. I have no faith that Obama will do anything for Gay Rights |
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jonnyblitz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 06:08 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. I feel the same. nt |
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MNBrewer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 10:28 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. Sadly, I agree. At most he'll restore Clinton's executive orders, but I expect nothing big. |
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Maven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
9. The repeal of DOMA will mean that lawsuits based on FF&C can be brought |
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beyurslf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-17-08 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
14. Presidents can't repeal laws thankfully. |
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