Holder: ‘Nothing justifies excluding same-sex couples from the institution of marriage’
Source: LGBTQ Nation
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, in a column appearing in USA Today:
Over the next several months, the Supreme Court will decide whether state restrictions on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional. As the court considers that momentous question, the Department of Justice will make clear that our answer is an unequivocal yes.
This week, the Justice Department will file a brief setting forth our position that state bans on same-sex marriage violate the fundamental constitutional guarantee of equal protection of the laws. It is clear that the time has come to recognize that gay and lesbian people deserve robust protection from discrimination.
Nothing justifies excluding same-sex couples from the institution of marriage. Denying them the right to marry serves only to demean them and their children, to degrade the dignity of their families and to deny them the full, free and equal participation in American life to which every citizen is entitled.
Read more: http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2015/03/holder-nothing-justifies-excluding-same-sex-couples-from-the-institution-of-marriage/
Now that's what I'm talking about!
FLPanhandle
(7,107 posts)The only arguments I've heard against same-sex marriage are religious and using make-believe invisible gods as a basis for laws is pretty damn stupid.
RKP5637
(67,108 posts)I've always been amazed at those wanting to deny gay marriage for absolutely no valid reason than their lust for persecution and hatefulness.
William769
(55,147 posts)uppityperson
(115,677 posts)sheshe2
(83,770 posts)Wonderful statement on equal protection and equality for same sex couples!
Bravo Sir!
I am going to miss that man, William.
William769
(55,147 posts)sheshe2
(83,770 posts)riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)brer cat
(24,565 posts)Strong statement, combined with the Mizer appointment, makes a great day for Holder and LBGT.
Zorra
(27,670 posts)End of story.