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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
"Marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman. Neither this Constitution or the constitution of any state, nor state or federal law, shall be construed to require that marital status or the legal incidents thereof be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups."
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It seems to me that this language not only _could_ but _must_ be read to deny the possibility of states authorizing "civil unions" for gays which provide the same legal rights (vis a vis property ownership, inheritance, etc.) as married couples enjoy.
Well guys, if you ride the tiger long enough you get eaten.
S_A_M
