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At present individual states can determine, through democratic vote, whether to allow same-sex marriage.
Rick Perry is the frontrunner for the GOP (Republican Party) Presidential candidacy. Rick Perry's stance on same sex marriage has been consistent, despite the delivery of his message being somewhat dodgy. Essentially, he states that the U.S. Constitution should include an amendment defining marriage as that of a man and a woman. I.e., have same-sex marriage be Federally outlawed. This would, in effect, cause every states' decisions to be in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
So, let's hear your thoughts...
At present individual states can determine, through democratic vote, whether to allow same-sex marriage.
Rick Perry is the frontrunner for the GOP (Republican Party) Presidential candidacy. Rick Perry's stance on same sex marriage has been consistent, despite the delivery of his message being somewhat dodgy. Essentially, he states that the U.S. Constitution should include an amendment defining marriage as that of a man and a woman. I.e., have same-sex marriage be Federally outlawed. This would, in effect, cause every states' decisions to be in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
So, let's hear your thoughts...
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