senate Bill S. 29
Should Congress Repeal The Defense of Marriage Act?
Argument in favor
Marriage inequality is something that future generations will look back on with disgust. Same-sex marriages deserve the same standing in the eyes of the law as heterosexual marriages. Plus DOMA was already gutted by the Supreme Court — it's time for a complete repeal.
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03/31/2015
Because of the separation of church and state, religious groups and clergy are subject only to the guidelines of their own religion, although many now support civil marriages for all couples and some perform religious ceremonies as well. The civil status of marriage is clearly distinguished from the religious institution of marriage. Religious rights are preserved under federal law, as are civil rights of same-sex couples. There is no reason to "defend" religious definitions of marriage from civil definitions if we are to treat people (and their relationships) equally under the law.
05/16/2015
Separation of church and state. Stop forcing your religion on others!
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04/29/2015
I don't want my grandchildren to look back and count me among those that they look on with disgust.
Argument opposed
Repealing DOMA would trample on the rights of States to outline how they define marriage and how state benefits are distributed. The budgetary impact of this change hasn’t been examined in over a decade. Axing DOMA would be fiscally irresponsible and offensive to states that ban same-sex marriage.
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04/28/2015
Marriage is a spiritual Union created by God. We didn't create it so we can't change it. Plus don't take away the voice of the people.
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04/06/2015
The sanctity of marriage should be protected because it has been biblically Instituted. Granted that it has not been viewed as a howling success in the last fifty years...but I do not believe it is the contract of marriage that has failed but out side influences; In my humble opinion marriages do not fail over night nor did divorces.
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03/27/2016
The federal government is once again taking things to far. This isn't for the feds to decide it's a right reserved for states and states only. If you want to have a gay marriage then go move to California. And if you can't put up with it move to Texas or Virginia.
Because of the separation of church and state, religious groups and clergy are subject only to the guidelines of their own religion, although many now support civil marriages for all couples and some perform religious ceremonies as well. The civil status of marriage is clearly distinguished from the religious institution of marriage. Religious rights are preserved under federal law, as are civil rights of same-sex couples. There is no reason to "defend" religious definitions of marriage from civil definitions if we are to treat people (and their relationships) equally under the law.
Marriage is a spiritual Union created by God. We didn't create it so we can't change it. Plus don't take away the voice of the people.
Separation of church and state. Stop forcing your religion on others!
I don't want my grandchildren to look back and count me among those that they look on with disgust.
The argument against this is purely religious. No, gays and lesbians won't molest your children if you allow them to marry. No, it's not a lifestyle decision. No, it does not trump on the rights of religions. They won't be forced to perform these marriages. If anything, the "personal liberty" argument works in favor of LGBT rights. The people have no right to push their agenda on others.
This and other bills are founded out of metaphysical beliefs, that same-sex couples will magically deteriorate the nation. Such beliefs belong in the 17th century.
For god's sake it amazes me how marriage inequality is still a fiercely debated topic. This is a human rights issue where you are preventing two loving and consensual people from getting married. It's incredible how a heterosexual individual can get divorced 5+ times but is against same sex marriage. Be on the right side of history.
The federal government is once again taking things to far. This isn't for the feds to decide it's a right reserved for states and states only. If you want to have a gay marriage then go move to California. And if you can't put up with it move to Texas or Virginia.
The sanctity of marriage should be protected because it has been biblically Instituted. Granted that it has not been viewed as a howling success in the last fifty years...but I do not believe it is the contract of marriage that has failed but out side influences; In my humble opinion marriages do not fail over night nor did divorces.
Humans are naturally designed to be in marriage with someone of the opposite gender, there's no need to force states to cope with the trampling of their beliefs.
Marriage is not a right granted by the state- choosing a life partner is a human right.
It's not for the government to tell Americans who they may love or marry.
The government can either offer a legal marriage to any couple wanting to marry or stay out of marriage completely.
Only the two people involved in a relationship have the right to define that relationship. It is not the Pl ace of politicians to make that decision for them.