RE: MARRIAGE EQUALITY NATIONWIDE
July 21, 2015 at 8:28 pm
(This post was last modified: July 21, 2015 at 8:34 pm by Athene.)
(July 21, 2015 at 3:28 pm)Anima Wrote:You need to read my last post again. I never stated that I have to run to the internet to shore up any particular argument. That was directed towards you. That being said, I freely admit that I am not a Constitutional law scholar nor have I ever pretended to be. I just don't accept that the ability to post various portions of the Constitution on a forum can be considered expertise. It simply isn't.(July 21, 2015 at 2:27 pm)Thena323 Wrote: Clearly, you go on online in between posts and frantically search the web for information to back up whatever point your trying to make. That's hardly impressive and I seriously doubt anyone under the age of nine would believe that you are well-versed in matters of the law. Seems to me that if you actually understood the law and the Constitution, you would understand why the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, even if you personally disagree with it.
The internet? If you have to go to the internet to learn that you clearly did not learn anything from 8th grade civics and history class. Are you honestly telling me you did not know how we amend the constitution of the United States (They even have cartoons on it) and that the amendments require approval of State legislatures and 2/3 of the States in the union? Or how African Americans were granted freedom, citizenship, and rights? Wow, our education system really is going to shit.
Regrettably I am better versed than most in regards to the law and the constitution. Which is why I know the ruling is not supported by precedence in regards to the subject of marriage, separation of powers, and constitutional interpretation.
But pray tell. What is your understanding of why the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage? I hope you do not state something utterly stupid like the government does not have the right to discriminate (as it can, must, and does under various levels of scrutiny). Or some foolish notion of universal equality without consideration of quality (since we are treating some equal while still not treating others).
You can argue all day as to whether all people are equal or not, but that really isn't the issue. This case, to my understanding was about whether lesbians and gays are entitled to equal protection under the law. States rights and laws become a non-issue if Constitutional rights are being violated. I'm certain you'll disagree and post yet another lengthy argument, so have at. It doesn't change the fact that this matter has already been decides by justices who actually have true knowledge and insight into the Constitution. That's why they're sitting on the Supreme Court and you're posting shit online, pretending that you're a damn lawyer.