nogutsnoglory
Moderator
Tomorrow might be the big day at the U.S. Supreme Court as two cases involving marriage equality may get their ruling. The cases before the court are the validity of the federal ban on recognizing same-sex marriage in states that have legalized it, known as DOMA and the Prop 8 case which rescinded marriage rights in California.
These cases are extremely interesting because there can be a range of outcomes including the possibility that the court will rule that marriage equality must become the law in all 50 states. Most legal experts don't think the court will issue such a sweeping ruling at this time. It is expected that DOMA will be overturned and marriage will resume in California. There is also the possibility that states with civil unions will convert to full marriage.
This issue is really important to me and so many others because marriage not only is a symbolic show and affirmation of a couples love and commitment but also affords 1,600 rights, benefits and obligations. A number of these also revolve around healthcare and end of life decision making. I also think marriage equality is a mental health issue bevause as long as we tell LGBT youth they are not fully equal, how can they have the self esteem to thrive as productive citizens?
I am very excited and nervously anticipating the SCOTUS ruling!
These cases are extremely interesting because there can be a range of outcomes including the possibility that the court will rule that marriage equality must become the law in all 50 states. Most legal experts don't think the court will issue such a sweeping ruling at this time. It is expected that DOMA will be overturned and marriage will resume in California. There is also the possibility that states with civil unions will convert to full marriage.
This issue is really important to me and so many others because marriage not only is a symbolic show and affirmation of a couples love and commitment but also affords 1,600 rights, benefits and obligations. A number of these also revolve around healthcare and end of life decision making. I also think marriage equality is a mental health issue bevause as long as we tell LGBT youth they are not fully equal, how can they have the self esteem to thrive as productive citizens?
I am very excited and nervously anticipating the SCOTUS ruling!