There may be an addmentment to the constitution allowing same sex couples to recieve a tax-break. It might even go further into debate as allowing some states the choice of having the possibility to allow same-sex mariages. What do you guys, and gals think?
2006-06-05 15:48:37 · 9 answers · asked by The Lonely Skywolf 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Yes. I did make an error, sort of. I admit it. The admentment proposed is primarily to allow same sex couples tax incentive and share joint tax returns like other marriages do. However another proposition was made previously to ban same-sex marriages in some states. What I meant was that the Federal Constitution may in the future specify what states can continue the states rights policy on this issue. The constitution does currently allow the states right polociy on this, but most states have usually been against same sex marriage. Sorry for the confusion, sorry for my error.
2006-06-06 02:54:40 · update #1
The Constitution already permits such, under the Equal Protection clause. That's why MA can have gay marriages.
The amendment was to ban gay marriages. It will fail in both houses.
Reyn
2006-06-05 16:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is all election year rhetoric. We will not see any significant changes for several years to come. On top of which, the federal government is once again trying to regulate something that is a state level decision. Bush is trying to garner support as he is flagging in the polls again (around 30%). The problem is, too many people in the Federal Gov't are trying to answer a legal question with a moral/religious answer, and it just doesn't work. Remember, this country was based on the seperation of Church and State.
2006-06-05 16:03:25 · answer #2 · answered by mresl2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be an Equal Rights Amendment where people are treated equally. That is, gays can marry, men and women earn the same wages, and you cannot be denied a job unless you don't qualify to perform its duties. Race, sex, orientation, and the like should have nothing to do with it.
2006-06-05 15:52:42 · answer #3 · answered by Redeemer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be equal rights for all people. Gay, lesbian, and bisexuals want to marry who they love just like straight people. At one time it was thought that different races should not marry but that is now a thing of the past when people saw how ignorant they were being. Someday people will come around. Love is love and rights are for every living thing, not just the things like you.
2006-06-05 16:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by MindStorm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont care about same sex marriages but i am always in favor of tax breaks-lol-keep the peace old hippie
2006-06-05 16:56:34 · answer #5 · answered by bergice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing will happen. pot isnt legal and neither am i. same sex marriages wont be allowed until Hillary is president,
2006-06-05 16:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by sunshine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to me me it dont matter. being happy is more importent then what others think. but ther is still what others think. i hope the wrost is people doing it for the tax brakes
2006-06-05 15:54:15 · answer #7 · answered by brakedown61301 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm hetero couples dont get that so where did you get your info?
2006-06-05 15:50:48 · answer #8 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would never happen
2006-06-05 16:11:31 · answer #9 · answered by Judas Rabbi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋