Comments on: Federal Judge Strikes Down Florida Gay Marriage Ban http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/federal-judge-strikes-down-florida-gay-marriage-ban Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:53:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/federal-judge-strikes-down-florida-gay-marriage-ban/comment-page-1#comment-277744 David Huie Green Sat, 23 Aug 2014 19:00:47 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=188429#comment-277744 REGARDING: "There is something very wrong with one man (judge) having the ability to change the constitution of the State of Florida with a stroke of his pen. Judges are supposed to interpret and apply the laws as written, " There are levels of laws. The Constitution forbids some laws. An illegal law is null and void. For example, if the Constitution flatly forbids any law infringing the right of the people to keep and bear arms. Any law doing so is unlawful even though passed by federal, state, county or city government. It is the duty of the judges to say so. Other things are more iffy which is why we have a Supreme Court to rule on whether or not lower courts ruled correctly, but this is still applying the supreme law of the nation, the Constitution, to make certain all laws are in compliance. The Constitution can be and sometimes is changed to say something other than what it originally said, but that is also the only lawful way to do it. I’m not sure the Fourteenth Amendment’s “equal protection under the law” applies here, but IF it does, then the constitution of the State of Florida was already illegal and it just needed a wise judge to tell us so. One thing which is not iffy, is that the Constitution requires all states to recognize the actions of other states. (Article 4, Section 1. “Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.” ) Therefore if something is legal under the laws of Washington, that legality extends to the State of Florida. David for better laws REGARDING:
“There is something very wrong with one man (judge) having the ability to change the constitution of the State of Florida with a stroke of his pen. Judges are supposed to interpret and apply the laws as written, ”

There are levels of laws. The Constitution forbids some laws.
An illegal law is null and void.

For example, if the Constitution flatly forbids any law infringing the right of the people to keep and bear arms. Any law doing so is unlawful even though passed by federal, state, county or city government.
It is the duty of the judges to say so.

Other things are more iffy which is why we have a Supreme Court to rule on whether or not lower courts ruled correctly, but this is still applying the supreme law of the nation, the Constitution, to make certain all laws are in compliance.

The Constitution can be and sometimes is changed to say something other than what it originally said, but that is also the only lawful way to do it.

I’m not sure the Fourteenth Amendment’s “equal protection under the law” applies here, but IF it does, then the constitution of the State of Florida was already illegal and it just needed a wise judge to tell us so.

One thing which is not iffy, is that the Constitution requires all states to recognize the actions of other states.
(Article 4, Section 1. “Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.” )

Therefore if something is legal under the laws of Washington,
that legality extends to the State of Florida.

David for better laws

]]> By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/federal-judge-strikes-down-florida-gay-marriage-ban/comment-page-1#comment-277741 David Huie Green Sat, 23 Aug 2014 16:48:18 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=188429#comment-277741 Frank, Take yourself ten wives. Why should only one woman be ecstatic? David for happiness Frank,
Take yourself ten wives.
Why should only one woman be ecstatic?

David for happiness

]]> By: LoveisLove http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/federal-judge-strikes-down-florida-gay-marriage-ban/comment-page-1#comment-277740 LoveisLove Sat, 23 Aug 2014 16:46:22 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=188429#comment-277740 I am a Lesbian and I am a Christian. I DO NOT think that God hates me or disown me just because I am married to a women. I do not try to force all my "gayness" on to others. I am a keep to my self and my love for my wife. I don't "flaunt" it. I don't marry for tax benefits. I married her for the love I have for her. But some of you Christians try to force religion down other people's throat. I understand what the Bible says but don't just follow ONE scripture on the bible follow ALL; .       Burning any yeast or honey in offerings to God (2:11) 2.       Failing to include salt in offerings to God (2:13) 3.       Eating fat (3:17) 4.       Eating blood (3:17) 5.       Failing to testify against any wrongdoing you’ve witnessed (5:1) 6.       Failing to testify against any wrongdoing you’ve been told about (5:1) 7.       Touching an unclean animal (5:2) 8.       Carelessly making an oath (5:4) 9.       Deceiving a neighbour about something trusted to them (6:2) 10.   Finding lost property and lying about it (6:3) 11.   Bringing unauthorised fire before God (10:1) 12.   Letting your hair become unkempt (10:6) 13.   Tearing your clothes (10:6) 14.   Drinking alcohol in holy places (10:9) I am a Lesbian and I am a Christian. I DO NOT think that God hates me or disown me just because I am married to a women. I do not try to force all my “gayness” on to others. I am a keep to my self and my love for my wife. I don’t “flaunt” it. I don’t marry for tax benefits. I married her for the love I have for her. But some of you Christians try to force religion down other people’s throat. I understand what the Bible says but don’t just follow ONE scripture on the bible follow ALL; .       Burning any yeast or honey in offerings to God (2:11)

2.       Failing to include salt in offerings to God (2:13)

3.       Eating fat (3:17)

4.       Eating blood (3:17)

5.       Failing to testify against any wrongdoing you’ve witnessed (5:1)

6.       Failing to testify against any wrongdoing you’ve been told about (5:1)

7.       Touching an unclean animal (5:2)

8.       Carelessly making an oath (5:4)

9.       Deceiving a neighbour about something trusted to them (6:2)

10.   Finding lost property and lying about it (6:3)

11.   Bringing unauthorised fire before God (10:1)

12.   Letting your hair become unkempt (10:6)

13.   Tearing your clothes (10:6)

14.   Drinking alcohol in holy places (10:9)

]]> By: M in Bratt http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/federal-judge-strikes-down-florida-gay-marriage-ban/comment-page-1#comment-277732 M in Bratt Sat, 23 Aug 2014 14:03:47 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=188429#comment-277732 There is something very wrong with one man (judge) having the ability to change the constitution of the State of Florida with a stroke of his pen. Judges are supposed to interpret and apply the laws as written, not re-write the constitution of a state or it's laws as they see fit. If this were the way it was meant to be, there would be no point in having elections, or the ability to change the constitution at the ballot box, Just let one Judge make all the laws. The voters of Florida spoke, and the Judges are not listening There is something very wrong with one man (judge) having the ability to change the constitution of the State of Florida with a stroke of his pen. Judges are supposed to interpret and apply the laws as written, not re-write the constitution of a state or it’s laws as they see fit. If this were the way it was meant to be, there would be no point in having elections, or the ability to change the constitution at the ballot box, Just let one Judge make all the laws. The voters of Florida spoke, and the Judges are not listening

]]> By: Bryan Bethea http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/federal-judge-strikes-down-florida-gay-marriage-ban/comment-page-1#comment-277725 Bryan Bethea Sat, 23 Aug 2014 12:48:10 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=188429#comment-277725 There is no rational legal argument that can be made to prohibit same sex marriage. Cite all of the bible passages you'd like, but it does not change the underlying fact that the 14th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law for all Americans, not just those who subscribe to a particular religious tradition. If your religious beliefs do not sanction same sex marriage then you are free to feel that way, not personally recognize such unions, and even protest against them. However, in time you will be viewed as no different then Bull Connor and George Wallace with their protestations for racial segregation. Same sex marriage will be legal in all fifty states after the next Supreme Court term. There is no rational legal argument that can be made to prohibit same sex marriage. Cite all of the bible passages you’d like, but it does not change the underlying fact that the 14th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law for all Americans, not just those who subscribe to a particular religious tradition.

If your religious beliefs do not sanction same sex marriage then you are free to feel that way, not personally recognize such unions, and even protest against them. However, in time you will be viewed as no different then Bull Connor and George Wallace with their protestations for racial segregation.

Same sex marriage will be legal in all fifty states after the next Supreme Court term.

]]> By: 429SCJ http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/federal-judge-strikes-down-florida-gay-marriage-ban/comment-page-1#comment-277724 429SCJ Sat, 23 Aug 2014 11:53:26 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=188429#comment-277724 You don't see the Necrophiliacs out carrying posters stating "Dead is Good", protesting and parading. I would suggest keeping your activities to yourself in private. You don’t see the Necrophiliacs out carrying posters stating “Dead is Good”, protesting and parading.

I would suggest keeping your activities to yourself in private.

]]> By: Sue Ellen http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/federal-judge-strikes-down-florida-gay-marriage-ban/comment-page-1#comment-277707 Sue Ellen Sat, 23 Aug 2014 03:36:22 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=188429#comment-277707 Why not allow same-sex marriage? Give them the chance to be as miserable as those in hetero marriages. :) Why not allow same-sex marriage? Give them the chance to be as miserable as those in hetero marriages. :)

]]> By: Curious http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/federal-judge-strikes-down-florida-gay-marriage-ban/comment-page-1#comment-277688 Curious Fri, 22 Aug 2014 19:55:58 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=188429#comment-277688 Also, the preachers that say its ok for members of same sex to be together is totally wrong, they are not true preachers, they're out for your pocketbook not your salvation. Also, the preachers that say its ok for members of same sex to be together is totally wrong, they are not true preachers, they’re out for your pocketbook not your salvation.

]]> By: Curious http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/federal-judge-strikes-down-florida-gay-marriage-ban/comment-page-1#comment-277685 Curious Fri, 22 Aug 2014 19:45:07 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=188429#comment-277685 Ben Thar, you totally missed the comprehension part in Lisa's comment about straighten up, also, when families split, a kid has to grow up too quick & gets torn apart, people can stay together without having exes or steps by straightening up & putting their kids/grandkids first. Those step families have problems too. So if you haven't gotten married yet, don't go to your family if you ever have marital problems, theyll rip you slap apart, especially if they cant handle siding with the opposite family member, alot of people side with jr for slapping his wife, but what they ought to do is take jr outback & give him the once over, my point is its always 2 sides to every story, go to a licensed counselor or a preacher that teaches morality not what you want to hear to justify your actions, or if you have to find a really really old person/couple sitting on a park bench, tell the whole story, not just your sad version, & im sure theyll give you the best advice, break the chain & stay married & see how your kids grow, I guarantee you, if you raise your kids right & in church, your kids will be the best accomplishment you will have ever done, & they will make you so proud, & in turn be proud of their parents for beating the odds. Ben Thar, you totally missed the comprehension part in Lisa’s comment about straighten up, also, when families split, a kid has to grow up too quick & gets torn apart, people can stay together without having exes or steps by straightening up & putting their kids/grandkids first. Those step families have problems too. So if you haven’t gotten married yet, don’t go to your family if you ever have marital problems, theyll rip you slap apart, especially if they cant handle siding with the opposite family member, alot of people side with jr for slapping his wife, but what they ought to do is take jr outback & give him the once over, my point is its always 2 sides to every story, go to a licensed counselor or a preacher that teaches morality not what you want to hear to justify your actions, or if you have to find a really really old person/couple sitting on a park bench, tell the whole story, not just your sad version, & im sure theyll give you the best advice, break the chain & stay married & see how your kids grow, I guarantee you, if you raise your kids right & in church, your kids will be the best accomplishment you will have ever done, & they will make you so proud, & in turn be proud of their parents for beating the odds.

]]> By: Karen http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/federal-judge-strikes-down-florida-gay-marriage-ban/comment-page-1#comment-277684 Karen Fri, 22 Aug 2014 19:05:26 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=188429#comment-277684 I wonder just how proud they are going to be when they stand before our Heavenly Father and tell him how wrong he is. I wonder just how proud they are going to be when they stand before our Heavenly Father and tell him how wrong he is.

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