Alabama Seething Over Same Sex Marriage Votes To Eliminate Marriage License

[RAMROD 117,982]

Alabama Goes Scorched-Earth Over Same-Sex Marriage, Votes to Eliminate Marriage Licenses and Weddings Altogether.

The Alabama House of Representatives just passed a bill that is a slap in the face to marriage equality. Since gay weddings are to be on equal footing with straight ones, Alabama will make all weddings meaningless.

Lawmakers have decided that Sections 22-9A-17, 30-1-5, 30-1-12, and 30-1-16 of the Code of Alabama should be amended to abolish any requirement that couples getting married obtain marriage licenses — or have even have wedding ceremonies at all. Now, those wishing to marry can just fill out some forms, submit them to the probate office, and emerge as spouse and spouse. Easy peasy.

The bill, which passed 67 to 26, was sponsored by Alabama State Sen. Greg Albritton (R), and has both the Alabama wedding industry and advocates for LGBT rights up in arms. While the law as amended would, in a technical sense, treat everyone equally, the change was clearly made to appease opponents of same-sex marriage.

“I feel like it was born out of prejudice,” said Alabama State Rep. Neil Rafferty (D), who voted against the bill. Rafferty is the only openly gay member of the Alabama House.

Lawmakers who supported the bill included Alabama State Rep. Wes Allen (R), a former probate judge, who stopped issuing marriage licenses in 2015 when the Supreme Court ruled that states must allow same-sex marriage.

Allen reverted to the classic, “I believe marriage is between a man and a woman,” and reminded the press that, in 2006, about 80 percent of Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment restricting marriage to opposite-sex couples. Allen likened the signing of a marriage license to signing a check – saying, “you’re endorsing it.” Allen chose to made no reference to major legal precedents occurring a decade after 2006 that made same-sex marriage the law of the land.

Never one to put the legal rights of its citizens before discriminatory actions by its government officials, Alabama lawmakers sprang into action. Like a frustrated mom confiscating a toy from arguing children, the state legislature adopted a “Fine, now nobody gets it” system.

 

 

Full infuriating article at Source:

https://lawandcrime.com/opinion/alabama-goes-scorched-earth-over-same-sex-marriage-votes-to-eliminate-marriage-licenses-and-weddings-altogether/

 

 

Alabama really trying us, 'Muricans, lately. Can't believe there's really another state competing with Florida for that crayest state title rn. Alabama is really that little kid who runs loose with scissors. Wow.  

[mr.peter 3,563]

I don’t get it , so having a wedding  ceremony would be illegal for all ? 

Like you can’t even have a reception ? 

[PunkTheFunk 125,733]

20 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

“I believe marriage is between a man and a woman,”

[RAMROD 117,982]

7 minutes ago, mr.peter said:

I don’t get it , so having a wedding  ceremony would be illegal for all ? 

Like you can’t even have a reception ? 

You can but it won't mean much cos you don't really need that anymore.

Besides for celebrating the love and the  union, wedding reception also works as celebration that you are legal. Alabama doesn't like LGBTQ groups to enjoy that too. Cos "marriage is only between a man and a woman", So they take that joy altogether from you.

[AJRocketMan 2,684]

Oh gosh, Alabama has become an absolute joke of a state. They’re worse than Mississippi now! And while Florida may be crazy, at least they’re liberal and support basic human rights! 

[mr.peter 3,563]

4 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

You can but it won't mean much cos you don't really need that anymore.

Besides for celebrating the love and the  union, wedding reception also works as celebration that you are legal. Alabama doesn't like LGBTQ groups to enjoy that too. Cos "marriage is only between a man and a woman", So they take that joy altogether from you.

I still don’t get it 🙆🏻‍♂️ So what is the issue ? If you can still get married legally and have your reception. What special part are they taking out ? 

Just changing the process ? Making it easier ? Why is the wedding industry upset like the article says? 

I feel stupid maybe I’m just tired. Sorry 

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28 minutes ago, mr.peter said:

I still don’t get it 🙆🏻‍♂️ So what is the issue ? If you can still get married legally and have your reception. What special part are they taking out ? 

Just changing the process ? Making it easier ? Why is the wedding industry upset like the article says? 

I feel stupid maybe I’m just tired. Sorry 

 i want to know also

[ARTEPOPINTHELIFE 252]

50 minutes ago, PunkTheFunk said:

is this daddy alabama?

wheres mama? in louisiana?

[Adrenaliner 3,809]

what a disgrace 

[Lady Rah Rah 2,013]

Why's it so hard for people just to see marriage as a union between two people regardless of gender? I understand people are entitled to their own religion and beliefs, if you don't believe in same-sex marriage then it's simple, don't marry someone of the same gender yourself. 

[Vergil 2,296]

1 hour ago, AJRocketMan said:

Oh gosh, Alabama has become an absolute joke of a state. They’re worse than Mississippi now! And while Florida may be crazy, at least they’re liberal and support basic human rights! 

liberals don't support basic human rights xd

[Galagala 4,622]

Wow the worst kind of Americans!

[ltlmnstr 2,771]

1 hour ago, mr.peter said:

I still don’t get it So what is the issue ? If you can still get married legally and have your reception. What special part are they taking out ? 

Just changing the process ? Making it easier ? Why is the wedding industry upset like the article says? 

I feel stupid maybe I’m just tired. Sorry 

They got rid of marriage  licenses and want to start a new process.

Basically renaming the old process so that they can do what they want in granting spousal rights.

[Health insurance and pension protections for federal employees' spouses
Social security benefits for widows and widowers
Support and benefits for military spouses
Joint income tax filing and exemption from federal estate taxes
Immigration protections for binational couples
Rights to creative and intellectual property]

These were Marriage License rights that were given to same-sex couples when DOMA got repealed in 2013 and further given to all stated in 2015.

[tomsches 17,563]

Best country in the world strikes again 

[TimisaMonster 31,073]

The state is living up to the stereotype