DaddySatyr
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Joined: 8/29/2011 From: Pittston, Pennsyltucky Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: DaddySatyr I didn't realize that there were states that had this kind of discriminatory bullshit in their constitutions. However (there's always a "but". Right?), it's not a federal issue (although I agree it probably should be). Since I am a new resident (2 months) to one of those states, I promise you - here and now - that I will do what I can to change that bit of discriminatory crap that is beneath any jurisdiction in this country. Peace and comfort, Michael Emphasis YOURS quote:
ORIGINAL: vincentML Sorry, FAIL. The 14th Amendment applies civil rights to actions of the States: Its Due Process Clause prohibits state and local governments from depriving persons of life, liberty, or property without certain steps being taken to ensure fairness. This clause has been used to make most of the Bill of Rights applicable to the states, as well as to recognize substantive and procedural rights. Its Equal Protection Clause requires each state to provide equal protection under the law to all people within its jurisdiction. This clause was the basis for Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the Supreme Court decision which precipitated the dismantling of racial segregation in United States education, and for Reed v. Reed (1971), where the Supreme Court struck down a law based on gender (with no "rational relationship to a state objective"[2]) — the first such application based on sex[3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution I find it amusing that you emphasized one part you wanted to "pick a fight with" but you glossed over the parenthetical, right after it. Agenda much? Anyway, I reject your assertion of the 14th because of the 10th (well, and the 1st). The federal government specifically seperates itself from religion in the 1st. Then, it goes on to say the 10th. The constitution specifically states that the federal government doesn't want the "right" to flex its muscle over religion then, it goes on to say that any rights not taken by the federal government are retained by the states. In order, even (which helps me with my CDO). Peace and comfort, Michael
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