Comments on: Gun-slingin’ equality

By: Lorenzo D'Oria

Lorenzo D'Oria — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:36:55 +0000

A constitutional amendment would over rule any state decision in US Law.

By: D

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:05:12 +0000

“constitutional amendment”. Bush & the Republicans tried, but the “opposition” Democrats refused, so it had no chance of becoming law.
But in Australia, when Howard & the Libs tried a ban, the “opposition” Labor SUPPORTED IT and it passed into law in 2004! Yes, and as shocking as that is.. worse still is Labor even continue to support it to remain in place to this day, (as they are under the mistaken impression that they only won power in government due to the support of Evangelical Christian Extremists- so not true).

By: David Skidmore

David Skidmore — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:29:30 +0000

Bush tried to get a constitutional amendment up banning same-sex marriage but Congress voted it down (including some Republicans – I think they were concerned about interference in states’ matters).

As for court rulings having greater legal power than constitutional amendments, I’m not so sure. I would have thought national constitutions do take precedence over mere court rulings (although courts interpret the constitution in various ways).

Fanatics can and will pursue homophobic agendas regardless of cost. That’s what happened to same-sex marriage in Hawaii and elsewhere. I hope US gay groups are prepared for such a fight which will come.

By: Chris H.

Chris H. — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:07:02 +0000

That’s a bet you would lose. A constitutional amendment cannot overrule a court decision. In any event such a thing would cost Iowa taxpayers a bundle of money and people in states like Iowa hate paying taxes.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:04:56 +0000

I bet you 100 percent – there will be a “consitutional amendment saying a union between a man and and a woman” will pass now in Iowa!!!

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:03:52 +0000

California – Not so liberal after all. Vermont is actually the most liberal!!!!

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:07:26 +0000

I want to marry 100 men!!! It is my right to do that!!!

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:04:35 +0000

Brendan what are talking about? – it sounds like complete dribble. Oh and for your information I do support gay marriage and polygamy as well!!! I FULLY SUPPORT marriages that are –
* Between opposite-sex couples
* Between same-sex couples
* Polygamy and monogamy
* Inter-racial marriages

I DO NOT EVER support marriages that are –

* Forced or arranged
* Between two kids/teenagers
* Between an adult and a child
* Between a dead person and a person that is alive
* Between relatives
* between a person and an animal

By: David

David — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:13:37 +0000

Horses don’t pay tax. Same-sex Attracted citizens of this country pay FIRST CLASS TAXES, for Second Class Citizenship rights.
It’s time Australia got with the times, and started to lead instead of follow. Leading in this area would involve KRudd allowing full equal Civil Marriage. For our taxes, we deserve the right to get married in a goverment registry office like everyone else can. (then, as a bonus, there are also a string of churches eager to also perform same sex weddings when they get permission). Forget civil unions, we now want FULL equal rights in the form of civil marriage!!!

By: David Skidmore

David Skidmore — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:19:03 +0000

“man i am sick and tired of this political correctness!! next thing it will be some ones right to marry a horse!!”

Is that just a statement or are you proposing?

By: David Skidmore

David Skidmore — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:53:10 +0000

“My first reaction to the judgement was if Iowa -” a conservative, midwestern, bible-bashing, gun-slinging state -” can allow gay marriage, then why can’t Australia” asserts Emily Gray.

First of all, Iowa is a relatively liberal midwestern state and, unlike many Southern states in the US, it has gone Democrat more often than not in presidential elections since the Reagan era – including the last one.

Secondly, rednecks and anti-same sex marriage zealots are everywhere in the US (and Australia, for that matter).

Finally, are Australians really more opened-minded and pro-gay than Americans? I think that’s an inaccurate assumption and a naive underestimation of the anti-same sex marriage forces here.

By: Brendan

Brendan — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:29:25 +0000

man i am sick and tired of this political correctness!! next thing it will be some ones right to marry a horse!!