Comments on: Obama proclaims June 2009 is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month

By: Scott Beasley

Scott Beasley — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:37:15 +0000

Yes, but “states rights” don’t apply to things such as a Federal Income Tax return where one can file “jointly as a married couple”. It seems an executive order could solve this or the traditional method of Congress making it into law is another option. The problem there, is Republicans don’t care enough to write such a law and the Democrats are too busy screaming “equality”, they can’t see the forrest for the trees.

By: Bill Larson

Bill Larson — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:19:44 +0000

Most likely because Congress has already passed a law delegating that decision to the states. Some would argue that Congress did not have the right to do that as it was already a state right under the 10th amendment and/or that the action was unconstitutional as it would violate one or more of the 9th, 10th, and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

By: Scott Beasley

Scott Beasley — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:18:16 +0000

Why doesn’t he just make an executive order granting civil unions and domestic partnerships all the same rights as married couples? I’m not sure how much “teeth” an executive order has, but apparently its enough to close Gitmo. He talks about “rights” and is in a perfect position to grant them.