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Originally Posted by janmcn
An article in today's Tampa Bay Times explains some of the ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision to Florida residents, including filing income taxes, social security, medicaid and medicare, immigration, veterans, etc.
Some of these processes can be changed by the president's signature, while some will require an act of Congress, and some will require court action.
One of the experts interviewed for this article, Miami-based lawyer Elizabeth Schwartz, a nationally recognized advocate for gay and lesbian rights said "I think there's going to be gay flight. I think people are going to pick up and go."
Mixed benefits of DOMA decision for gay couples in Florida | Tampa Bay Times |
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Originally Posted by rubicon
Quixote: Alexis de Tocqueville also said in that same publication that" he marveled at the way Americans preferred voluntary association to government regulation." "The inhabitants of the United States has only a defiant and restive regard for social authority and he appeals to it only when he can do without it. In other words self-rule
ilovetv: post #359 speaks to that issue (CA Prop 8) and the fact that "we the people" spoke and the Court said we don't care what you think"" . Also in that same post janmn stated 61% of Florida's population said no again the Court said "forget you". Keep in mind that Florida homosexual community is one of the largest in the nation
Again the Supreme Court these days because it is so politically charged is legislating via judicial rulings. Its why there is such a bitter debate each time an opening occurs. Secondly the nature of this issue is such that it should have never been taken out of the hands of citizens
As an aside. I am happy to see that the thread continues because there were a few posters who declared it nil and void and hence closed. IMHO as with all threads here this thread will simply retire on its own ....as it should be for those who desire to continue. ilovetv injection of one of the great thinkers is an example of the benefits of longevity
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You seem to have the misconception that the Supreme Court's repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act somehow changes the laws in Florida. Nothing could be further from the truth. This court decision only applies to the 13 states and DC where same-sex marriage is the law.
If you click on the link I provided in my previous post, you will see that very few of the federal benefits apply to Florida residents, at this time, with the exception of active duty military and federal workers.
You are correct that Florida has a very large gay and lesbian community, second highest in the country. One expert quoted in this linked article says "I think there's going to be gay flight. I think people are going to pick up and go." Why would they stay here where the welcome mat is not out?