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In response to "I will say it again! Government should not recognize gay marriage. Government should not recognize *any* marriage. That's a religious institution." by Mop (198 lbs)

why isn't marriage/civil union not considered a federal issue? i'd think that within a country, i would want my marriage to be fine in any state.

Posted by colin (aka colinski) May 11 '12, 13:55

couldn't i marry a young woman in one state where 18 is the marriageable age, move to one where it is not, and either be arrested or my marriage not recognized?

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I believe that "Full Faith and Credit" applies there but I'm not a law talking guy. -- nm - Reagen May 11, 14:01 1
- wiki claims: The clause's application to state-sanctioned same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships is unresolved, as is its - colin May 11, 14:04
I think the point is more decrying the need for it to be 'recognized' by anyone. -- nm - Dr.Vermin May 11, 13:57 2
- no, i get his point. this is just an aside.. for insurance, tax, etc reasons, there has to be a system by which i am legally coupled.. why is it a - colin May 11, 13:59 1
  - I'm leaning more toward what Bery said the other day. Eliminate all that shit. - Dr.Vermin May 11, 14:03

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why isn't marriage/civil union not considered a federal issue? i'd think that within a country, i would want my marriage to be fine in any state.

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