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| Wed, 01-19-2005 - 4:23pm |
From ABC 7 News:
La. Court OKs Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Posted: January 19, 2005 1:05 PM EST
URL: http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0105/201344.html
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Louisiana Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously reinstated the anti-gay marriage amendment to the state constitution that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in September.
The high court reversed a state district judge's ruling in October striking down the amendment on the grounds that it violated a provision of the state constitution requiring that an amendment cover only one subject.
"Each provision of the amendment is germane to the single object of defense of marriage and constitutes an element of the plan advanced to achieve this object," the high court said.
The court's ruling puts the amendment in the constitution.
In striking down the "defense of marriage" amendment, Judge William Morvant of Baton Rouge had ruled that the amendment also prevented the state from recognizing any legal status for common-law relationships, domestic partnerships and civil unions between both gay and heterosexual couples.
Six of the justices joined in the majority opinion authored by Justice Jeanette Theriot Knoll. The seventh, Chief Justice Pascal Calogero, wrote a concurring opinion.
At issue was a provision of the amendment that stated: "A legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be recognized."
Opponents had warned that the amendment went far beyond banning gay marriage and would deny contractual rights to all unmarried couples - whether gay or heterosexual - in such areas as owning property, willing it to heirs, and taking legal care of an incapacitated partner. As a result, they contended, the amendment had more than one object, and therefore could not become part of the constitution.
But the Supreme Court said the each part of the amendment is "germane to the object of `defense of marriage.'"
Eleven other states adopted similar amendments in the fall elections. President George Bush also has proposed a federal anti-gay marriage amendment.
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Don't give up hope, Kim.
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Sebastian
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I wish we would start marching and what ever else it will take to show our true numbers and fight for our freedom.
It is going to take a fight I think.
Let's not give up!!
Hugs,
Laurie
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Kim,
I feel so cheated. I can't explain how I am feeling but I guess I don't need to since we are all probably feeling the same way.
My only satisfaction comes from the fact that when I get married, it will mean something very important to me. I do not need the law to validate my marriage.
But I keep thinking of all the legal rights that men and women have that seem so out of reach to us. Things they take for granted. Things that as American citizens we are entitled to. It's so unfair.
I also feel like fighting, there are so many of us, something needs to be done. I can only hope that someone powerful organizes something - and I can participate. I alone do not know what to do.
Sandr
Mandi Jewell
Opponents had warned that the amendment went far beyond banning gay marriage and would deny contractual rights to all unmarried couples - whether gay or heterosexual - in such areas as owning property, willing it to heirs, and taking legal care of an incapacitated partner. As a result, they contended, the amendment had more than one object, and therefore could not become part of the constitution.
There will be a time when the straights that are in co-habitational arraingements will see that their rights have been violated by this amendment. Only then, will the straights understand how intrusive this law really is.
Sucks big time. I want a march and I want all veterans who are gay to lead the march on Washington. We need to take a proactive stance. We need to start boycotting big businesses and get them where it hurts. I have a plan for this spring, and come hell or high water, I swear to do it. Enough is enough! If we don't act now, Bush will get the Federal Law passed and then it will take even longer....I'm not happy with this report. I can't believe New Orleans of all places?!!!! Is there a good photographer in the house?
halo
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halo
My plan by the way is not a plan that would get me or anyone hurt... Need to put that out there in case someone gets the wrong idea. lol ;)
halo
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halo
I sure would stand right up front if we marched on Washington.
We need to do something!! It is making me sick! And so so angry.
Hugs
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My web pages
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For some reason I can visualize you looting!
Calm down Laurie, no violence - OK?
LOL!!!!!
Sandr
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