It will probably never happen. But if it were attempted, would it be successfull?
2007-09-30 16:01:20 · 13 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Too much trouble.
2007-09-30 16:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by bobanalyst 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think that it would pass, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act Sept 21, 1996 stating
1. No state (or other political subdivision within the United States) need recognize a marriage between persons of the same sex, even if the marriage was concluded or recognized in another state.
2. The Federal Government may not recognize same-sex or polygamous marriages for any purpose, even if concluded or recognized by one of the states.
It passed 85-14 in the Senate and 342 - 67 in the House
2007-09-30 17:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by justgetitright 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The religious conservative movement has been losing power so I don't think they have the power to make this happen... most people do not want any tampering with the Constitution; most of us would rather the states determine this. This is not a major issue facing the federal law as a whole. Let the states deal with this before the federal courts have to face this.
2007-09-30 16:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by cattledog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They've tried to pass it twice, it failed both times and shows no signs of having a better chance in the future. Thankfully, even some of our most conservative members of Congress balked at adding discrimination to our Constitution. It gave me hope that most of them still understand the basic tenor of that amazing document.
2007-09-30 16:10:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
28 states have such an ammendment, the rest are going to have it on the ballot soon. Only 2 states have gay marriage but it will be on the ballot to be banned in Massachusets in 2008.
2007-09-30 16:08:58 · answer #5 · answered by Strats!! 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think this issue is best handled at the state level, but to answer your question. No I do not believe it would pass.
2007-09-30 16:24:57 · answer #6 · answered by mamadixie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is well anchored at customs in all societies.Why a repeat?or an attempt against gay marriage-if so it depend which society.
2007-09-30 16:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's already in many state constitutions and that's where it really matters the most.
2007-09-30 16:04:59 · answer #8 · answered by - 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It would be tested at a state level.
I think it would probably be better suited to be at a state to state level.
2007-09-30 16:05:14 · answer #9 · answered by debrawashburn 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No the constitution is just a piece of paper anyways. Government shouldn't have to explain why gays shouldn't be married, it should just be enforced.
2007-09-30 16:06:46 · answer #10 · answered by Dk2432 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
More importantly, why should anyone care?
Doesn't our government have more important things to worry about the bedroom habits of its citizens?
2007-09-30 16:04:19 · answer #11 · answered by Steve 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋