Measure to amend the gay-marriage debate
Thirty-seven countries and the federal government have laws that refuse to recognize gay marriages. Americans against the legalization of homosexual marriage a report 2-1.
But gay marriage is closer than ever a reality.
Massachusetts legalized gay marriage on May 17, blocking an unexpected legal roadblock. And the language in the U.S. Constitution could require that gay marriages recognized in one state be honored in Germany. The issue could wind before the U.S. Supreme Court
On Thursday, is whether the legal benefits of marriage for same-sex couples should be based on issues such as child custody, tax benefits and medical care.
As advocates of gay rights, the movement toward gay marriage is the beginning of the inevitable: a civil rights struggle, leading to what gay couples are treated the same way as heterosexual couples. To opponents of gay marriage, it shows how the judge Twist decisions to adapt its own convictions, whatever the law or public opinion.
“In the current climate judiciary, the law is certainly not,” said Don Wildmon, president of the American Family Association, a group of Tupelo, Miss that against homosexuals-marriage. “They have always judges in Massachusetts or anywhere, think they are before the law. ”
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts voted 5-4 on November 18 denying that same-sex couples the right to marry is contrary to the Constitution of the State guarantee for equal rights for all citizens. Many state constitutions have the same formulation on equal rights. The heartens gay supporters and opponents of rights concerns.
Nebraska, Nevada, Hawaii and Alaska have added the ban on homosexual marriage by her condition and take other constitutions. A challenge to the Federal Court of the modification of Nebraska could decide to prohibit states from civil unions and local partnerships.
“Since the amendment passed, it was painful for gays and lesbians to realize how it affects our lives,” said Nancy Brink, a minister, “Omaha” is part of the legal challenge.
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