Words denoting prestige and respect gradually lose their original meaning and association in a free society. Commercialization will tap into the prestige of the word, while radicals are always looking for something to rebel against. "Civil Marriage" is one such word. Many want its respect and benefits, but few want to adhere to the rules that made it socially respectful and State supported. [PROTOTYPES - 3 blogs]]
Not necessarily. There are various classes of persons who don't have the right to marry - for instance minors, and a brother/sister couple.
Some type of adults can marry another adult of the opposite sex, but this is not decided (yet) by US Constitutional Amendment.
Same-sex couples claim to be naturally different, but then demand to be treated equally under the law.
If US Constitutional Amendments, or Supreme Courts decisions (State of Federal) showed a right to marry for anyone, no courts (in the last 10 years) would have kept same-sex couples out of the definitionof marriage.
Not necessarily. There are various classes of persons
ReplyDeletewho don't have the right to marry - for instance minors,
and a brother/sister couple.
Some type of adults can marry another adult of the
opposite sex, but this is not decided (yet) by US
Constitutional Amendment.
Same-sex couples claim to be naturally different, but
then demand to be treated equally under the law.
If US Constitutional Amendments, or Supreme Courts
decisions (State of Federal) showed a right to marry for
anyone, no courts (in the last 10 years) would have kept
same-sex couples out of the definitionof marriage.
FURTHER READING: "AMERICAN COURTS ON MARRIAGE: IS
MARRIAGE DISCRIMINATORY? 2000‐2011" (By Joshua Baker
& William C. Duncan, Legal Analysts) Caché copy
Not necessarily. There are various classes of persons who don't have the right to marry - for instance minors, and a brother/sister couple.
ReplyDeleteSome type of adults can marry another adult of the opposite sex, but this is not decided (yet) by US Constitutional Amendment.
Same-sex couples claim to be naturally different, but then demand to be treated equally under the law.
If US Constitutional Amendments, or Supreme Courts decisions (State of Federal) showed a right to marry for anyone, no courts (in the last 10 years) would have kept same-sex couples out of the definitionof marriage.
FURTHER READING: "AMERICAN COURTS ON MARRIAGE: IS MARRIAGE DISCRIMINATORY? 2000‐2011" (By Joshua Baker & William C. Duncan, Legal Analysts) Caché copy