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LINK Liberty Counsel invokes 'child brides' to derail gay marriage bill

The Christian hate group Liberty Counsel is attempting to rally its members against a bill that would protect marriage equality nationwide… by invoking the specter of child brides. It’s a desperate tactic for a group that’s never been known for honesty or decency.

All of this stems from the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. If the ultra-conservative Court followers the advice of Clarence Thomas and overturns Obergefell in a similar way, marriage equality could once again depend on the state in which you live. Up to 32 states would likely see same-sex marriage banned in that situation. (It’s unclear what would happen in those cases to gay couples that are currently married.)

But in order to avoid that potential disaster, Democrats in the House recently voted to pass the “Respect for Marriage Act.” If the Senate follows suit—which remains to be seen—the bill would require all states to respect the marriage laws of other states (as they already do with straight couples). So a gay couple married in New York would still be considered legally married in Alabama… even if Alabama, after the overturning of Obergefell, reverts to a ban on same-sex marriage. ...

snytiger6 9 July 30
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