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2014/09/05 21:11:56
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Wise Ethereal with Bodyguard
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida officials are appealing a federal judge's ruling that a state ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional.
Attorney General Pam Bondi's office filed the notice Thursday on behalf of Surgeon General Dr. John H. Armstrong, Secretary of Management Services Craig J. Nichols and Washington County Clerk of Court Harold Bazzell.
U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle in Tallahassee ruled on Aug. 21 that the ban violates the 14th Amendment's guarantees of equal protection and due process. Hinkle issued a stay delaying the effect of his order, pending possible appeals.
A number of similar rulings around the country have been put on hold while appeals are pursued.
Florida Voters approved the ban in 2008.
I have to asy, why?
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Homosexuality is the #1 cause of gay marriage.
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2014/09/05 21:14:25
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Douglas Bader
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Because they know that the mindless bigots of the religious right will continue to press the R button as long as they keep talking about how much they hate all the people Jesus hates. This isn't about winning the court case (there's no realistic hope of that), it's about making an ideological statement to a necessary group of voters. The fact that it's an obscene waste of taxpayer money doesn't matter, which is hilarious irony given how the people doing it so often talk about small government and fiscal responsibility.
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There is no such thing as a hobby without politics. "Leave politics at the door" is itself a political statement, an endorsement of the status quo and an attempt to silence dissenting voices. |
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2014/09/05 21:15:21
Subject: Re:Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Secret Force Behind the Rise of the Tau
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Why?
It's Florida bro 
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2014/09/05 21:16:21
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Fixture of Dakka
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My question is why is this even allowed as a vote if the end result is expensive legal battles when the ban wins in an election only to be later overturned in court?
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2014/09/05 21:17:57
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Douglas Bader
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Relapse wrote:My question is why is this even allowed as a vote if the end result is expensive legal battles when the ban wins in an election only to be later overturned in court?
Because you can vote about anything. The occasional idiotic waste of taxpayer money on a law that was doomed as soon as it was passed is the price we pay for not being told we're only allowed to vote for the things that our all-knowing masters approve of.
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There is no such thing as a hobby without politics. "Leave politics at the door" is itself a political statement, an endorsement of the status quo and an attempt to silence dissenting voices. |
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2014/09/05 21:22:58
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Fixture of Dakka
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 Peregrine wrote:Relapse wrote:My question is why is this even allowed as a vote if the end result is expensive legal battles when the ban wins in an election only to be later overturned in court?
Because you can vote about anything. The occasional idiotic waste of taxpayer money on a law that was doomed as soon as it was passed is the price we pay for not being told we're only allowed to vote for the things that our all-knowing masters approve of.
It is frustrating though. It seems there are better things to be done on the taxpayer dime than pissing it away on pointless votes and court battles that inevitably follow.
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2014/09/05 21:23:33
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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You can have a vote to change state policy. You can't have a vote to violate the U.S. Constitution.
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2014/09/05 21:23:47
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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[DCM]
The Main Man
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Peregrine wrote:
Because they know that the mindless bigots of the religious right will continue to press the R button as long as they keep talking about how much they hate all the people Jesus hates.
That's so weird because Jesus doesn't hate anybody.
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2014/09/05 21:27:51
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Secret Force Behind the Rise of the Tau
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Tell Florida that
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2014/09/05 22:33:27
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Stealthy Warhound Titan Princeps
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You try telling Florida anything?
What's the point, it's a gak hole sane people escape.
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Prestor Jon wrote:Because children don't have any legal rights until they're adults. A minor is the responsiblity of the parent and has no legal rights except through his/her legal guardian or parent.
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2014/09/05 22:37:42
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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[DCM]
The Main Man
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 MrDwhitey wrote:You try telling Florida anything?
What's the point, it's a gak hole sane people escape.
Have you ever been to Florida?
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2014/09/05 22:46:21
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Stealthy Warhound Titan Princeps
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I'm not insane.
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Prestor Jon wrote:Because children don't have any legal rights until they're adults. A minor is the responsiblity of the parent and has no legal rights except through his/her legal guardian or parent.
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2014/09/05 22:48:12
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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[DCM]
The Main Man
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Then STFU, noob!
I'm kidding with you. But Florida really isn't as bad as the news makes it look sometimes.
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2014/09/05 23:17:32
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Relapse wrote:My question is why is this even allowed as a vote if the end result is expensive legal battles when the ban wins in an election only to be later overturned in court?
State questions serve two purposes:
1) you get to pass unpopular or controversial laws while also washing your hands. You can't be held liable for a vote that the people decide even if you put it on the ballot.
2) it's a great way to make people that will vote for you to show up at the poll. People might not care enough about governor races to show up and vote. But they care about guns, they care about gay marriage (for and against), they care about pot. So you put a highly partisan issue on the ballot and people who care strongly will come out and vote. And hey, since they are already voting they might as well vote for the candidates from their party.
It's a popular tactic used by both sides.
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2014/09/05 23:19:01
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Then STFU, noob!
I'm kidding with you. But Florida really isn't as bad as the news makes it look sometimes.
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2014/09/06 01:59:10
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Stealthy Warhound Titan Princeps
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Hordini wrote:
I'm kidding with you. But Florida really isn't as bad as the news makes it look sometimes.
You say this, and yet I have this photograph taken from a town meeting in Florida:
And the trip home after:
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Prestor Jon wrote:Because children don't have any legal rights until they're adults. A minor is the responsiblity of the parent and has no legal rights except through his/her legal guardian or parent.
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2014/09/06 02:16:43
Subject: Re:Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Fixture of Dakka
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What game is that? 
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2014/09/06 02:20:49
Subject: Re:Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Stealthy Warhound Titan Princeps
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What are you talking about? Those are pictures from a Florida town meeting.
It's "The Forest" in early access. It's hilarious and amazing
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Prestor Jon wrote:Because children don't have any legal rights until they're adults. A minor is the responsiblity of the parent and has no legal rights except through his/her legal guardian or parent.
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2014/09/06 03:08:40
Subject: Re:Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Guardsman with Flashlight
Perth, Australia
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 MrDwhitey wrote:What are you talking about? Those are pictures from a Florida town meeting.
It's "The Forest" in early access. It's hilarious and amazing
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2014/09/06 03:35:35
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Lady of the Lake
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Peregrine wrote:
Because they know that the mindless bigots of the religious right will continue to press the R button as long as they keep talking about how much they hate all the people Jesus hates. This isn't about winning the court case (there's no realistic hope of that), it's about making an ideological statement to a necessary group of voters. The fact that it's an obscene waste of taxpayer money doesn't matter, which is hilarious irony given how the people doing it so often talk about small government and fiscal responsibility.
Tourism dollars? If they are the only place in the state to support it, guess where people and their money will go for it.
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2014/09/06 04:34:37
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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[DCM]
The Main Man
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MrDwhitey wrote: Hordini wrote:
I'm kidding with you. But Florida really isn't as bad as the news makes it look sometimes.
You say this, and yet I have this photograph taken from a town meeting in Florida:
And the trip home after:
I stand corrected. In my defense, it's been quite a few years since I went to Florida.
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2014/09/07 20:43:55
Subject: Re:Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Assassin with Black Lotus Poison
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So, saw this and thought it suitably showed up the whole "God doesn't like gays" thing that "religious" politicians like to use in an attempt to force their beliefs onto everyone else. http://explosm.net/comics/3670/ 
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The Laws of Thermodynamics:
1) You cannot win. 2) You cannot break even. 3) You cannot stop playing the game.
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2014/09/08 03:28:34
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Member of the Ethereal Council
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I love the gays. They are the best tippers. in 2.5 hours i made 300$ in tips
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2014/09/08 03:37:22
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Fixture of Dakka
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 hotsauceman1 wrote:I love the gays. They are the best tippers. in 2.5 hours i made 300$ in tips
Damn, where are you working?
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2014/09/08 03:41:44
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Member of the Ethereal Council
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A water park(On Pride day though)
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2014/09/08 03:44:40
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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At the gay bar, gay bar, gay bar! 
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2014/09/08 04:33:24
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Fixture of Dakka
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I might have to be slapping on my chaps and joining him!
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2014/09/08 10:38:08
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Lone Wolf Sentinel Pilot
Southampton, Hampshire, England, British Isles, Europe, Earth, Sol, Sector 001
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hotsauceman1 wrote:I love the gays. They are the best tippers. in 2.5 hours i made 300$ in tips
May be they thought you were hot and you needed the cash for some new Short shorts 
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2014/09/09 00:47:33
Subject: Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Member of the Ethereal Council
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Although, All where wearing swimsuits, So I saw where the money was coming from.
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2014/09/09 00:57:14
Subject: Re:Florida Officials Appeal Gay-Marriage Ruling
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Hallowed Canoness
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So that means “taking the lord's name in vain” or “disrespecting one's parent” is more frown upon by god than rape. Good to know  . http://www.god-comics.com/?p=313
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