http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/supreme-court-declines-to-review-same-sex-marriage-cases/ar-BB7QehZ
On Monday, the Supreme Court decided not to review same-sex marriage cases that allowed same-sex marriage in Virginia, Utah, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Wisconsin. This can be interpreted as the court's acceptance of the issue. The Supreme Court's decision will likely bring the total number of states where same-sex marriage is legal (and banning such is unconstitutional) to 30. These states include Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. However, the fight for same-sex marriage is still ongoing. The Supreme Court's decision to remain silent on the subject is one that prolongs this marriage battle.
This is a step towards a positive outcome of U.S. vs Windsor, which stated that limiting the terms "spouse" and "marriage" to heterosexual couples by the federal government was unconstitutional. While we as a country are continuing to become more and more tolerant on the topic, we still have a long way to go before it's accepted in all fifty states. We can only hope that the Supreme Court's indifference will inspire those who remain ignorant on the subject. Love between two people is none of our business, no matter what the circumstances may be.
This is a step in the right direction. It is great that the Supreme Court is behind this one, I hope that it will have a positive impact on any people who are still against same sex marriage.
ReplyDeleteIt is good that the Supreme Court is finally realizing the Unconstitutionality of Same-Sex Marriage Bans. This is progress, however small.
ReplyDeleteI think that it's great that this is finally happening. It's little progress, but it will go a long way.
ReplyDeleteI'm continent that soon enough it will be legalized in all 50 states. Its seems like were headed in the right direction on this matter
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I agree. With more states legalizing same sex marriage, others left behind will realize they should too.
ReplyDeleteJust like the civil war and freedom from slavery, the nation wide acceptance of same sex marriage will take some times. We have already come so far from where we were ten years ago, so imagine where we will stand in ten more years. Maybe even sooner.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad we are moving forward as a country because this has always seemed like rather petty point of contention.
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