The family is the microcosm of oppression. By reducing the differences in opportunities and experiences between gay and heterosexual people, this unique culture may cease to exist. Comment Text. County clerks are elected to uphold the law, but if a subordinate county employee has sincere religious objections, that person should not be compelled to process the paperwork authorizing a same-sex marriage.
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An Oct. Coming up in same-sex marriage cases. Comment Text. Con 5 Allowing gay couples to wed could further weaken the institution of marriage. Don't have an account? Sign Up. The fundamental issue is one of "faith.
Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Obviously, it would be wrong for employees to claim a religious objection to same-sex marriage simply to avoid dealing with the issue. Now, having said that, states ought to be able to have the right to pass laws that enable people to be able to have rights like others.
Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Call it something else even if you have to 'invent' a word. The action followed the landmark Supreme Court ruling, in which the justices split,in affirming that same-sex couples should have the right to marry in all 50 states.
By a vote ofthe commission voted against the motion with only Cook and Commissioner Linda Wilson voting for it.
Also Friday, Gov. Bubba1 Jul 5, am. Watch this discussion. Purchase a Subscription. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.