Idaho will recognize same sex marriage
By Brig Bagley
13 May 2014
Idaho is the next victory. Starting this Friday, Idaho will be issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Like in Utah, the federal judge did not issue a stay for the ruling, and also added that unless there is federal interference, the state must recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages.
Judge Candy Dale ruled that there was great harm and damage to the plaintiffs--4 same-sex couples--and all same-sex couples in the state. In the ruling, she stated that there is no evidence to suggest that heterosexual couples are healthier for children, nor that same-sex marriage would cause harm to heterosexual couples and families. She dismissed the defendant's (Idaho's Gov. Otter) claims that (1) heterosexual marriage focused on children instead of the "emotional interests of adults" and (2) same-sex marriage violates protected religious liberties. Because not all religions consider opposite-sex marriage imperative, it is discriminatory to exclude same-sex couples from marriage.
Many complain that the will of 1 federal judge has overturned the will of the majority, but now we have reached over a dozen federal judges that share the same sentiment. Can a dozen highly respected and extremely experienced judges all be so wrong? All of these judges use the same reasoning for their ruling, which stemmed from the rulings of the US Supreme Court--the highest court of our nation. It's not a just a few liberal people calling the shots. It's a huge number of extremely intelligent justices appointed by leaders that the majority of people voted into office. Indirectly, the people of the nation appointed these justices to keep the country checked and balanced from tyranny majority rule.
If you don't like the system, move out. But no one should have to move out because they cannot live the reasonable and happy life they wish because of the laws in place.
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