Obama no longer to defend DOMA

[LMNO]

http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20110223/US.Gay.Marriage/

In a major policy reversal, the Obama administration said Wednesday it will no longer defend the constitutionality of a federal law banning recognition of same-sex marriage.

And, in case you wanted to hear a bit more GOP hypocrisy...

The move quickly drew praise from some Democrats in Congress but a sharp response from the spokesman for Republican John Boehner, the House Speaker.

"While Americans want Washington to focus on creating jobs and cutting spending, the president will have to explain why he thinks now is the appropriate time to stir up a controversial issue that sharply divides the nation," said Boehner's spokesman Michael Steel.

[Adios]

An election year is coming right up.

[Adios]

The more I think about this, if it is so unconstitutional (which I think DOMA is), why not overturn it instead of just stop enforcing it?

[Phox]

The more I think about this, if it is so unconstitutional (which I think DOMA is), why not overturn it instead of just stop enforcing it?

The way I'm reading it, the Justice Department isn't going to try to defend it in court, allowing it to be overturned.

ETA: Possibly allowing it to be overturned.

[Dysfunctional Cunt]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJG75FJkjr8

[Adios]

The more I think about this, if it is so unconstitutional (which I think DOMA is), why not overturn it instead of just stop enforcing it?

The way I'm reading it, the Justice Department isn't going to try to defend it in court, allowing it to be overturned.

ETA: Possibly allowing it to be overturned.

*squirm*

Generally speaking, an unenforceable law is not a law. But here in The New West all things are possible.

[Phox]

The more I think about this, if it is so unconstitutional (which I think DOMA is), why not overturn it instead of just stop enforcing it?

The way I'm reading it, the Justice Department isn't going to try to defend it in court, allowing it to be overturned.

ETA: Possibly allowing it to be overturned.

*squirm*

Generally speaking, an unenforceable law is not a law. But here in The New West all things are possible.

Well... I''m not sure what you mean by that, Charley.... I think I agree with you, but I'm not sure what you mean, entirely.

[Dysfunctional Cunt]

Nothing is going to happen.  This is all smoke and mirrors....

[Adios]

The more I think about this, if it is so unconstitutional (which I think DOMA is), why not overturn it instead of just stop enforcing it?

The way I'm reading it, the Justice Department isn't going to try to defend it in court, allowing it to be overturned.

ETA: Possibly allowing it to be overturned.

*squirm*

Generally speaking, an unenforceable law is not a law. But here in The New West all things are possible.

Well... I''m not sure what you mean by that, Charley.... I think I agree with you, but I'm not sure what you mean, entirely.

Well, if there is no punishment on the books or if it is unenforceable (see severability clause) then by definition the law can't exist.

[Bebek Sincap Ratatosk]

The more I think about this, if it is so unconstitutional (which I think DOMA is), why not overturn it instead of just stop enforcing it?

The way I'm reading it, the Justice Department isn't going to try to defend it in court, allowing it to be overturned.

ETA: Possibly allowing it to be overturned.

*squirm*

Generally speaking, an unenforceable law is not a law. But here in The New West all things are possible.

Well... I''m not sure what you mean by that, Charley.... I think I agree with you, but I'm not sure what you mean, entirely.

Well, if there is no punishment on the books or if it is unenforceable (see severability clause) then by definition the law can't exist.

But removing the law requires either the Court or the Congress. Congress is a hole of fail, so 'not defending' it is Obama's best bet to see it overturned.

[Phox]

The more I think about this, if it is so unconstitutional (which I think DOMA is), why not overturn it instead of just stop enforcing it?

The way I'm reading it, the Justice Department isn't going to try to defend it in court, allowing it to be overturned.

ETA: Possibly allowing it to be overturned.

*squirm*

Generally speaking, an unenforceable law is not a law. But here in The New West all things are possible.

Well... I''m not sure what you mean by that, Charley.... I think I agree with you, but I'm not sure what you mean, entirely.

Well, if there is no punishment on the books or if it is unenforceable (see severability clause) then by definition the law can't exist.

Ah. Well, I'm not sure how one would go about enforcing this law anyway.

[Telarus]

The more I think about this, if it is so unconstitutional (which I think DOMA is), why not overturn it instead of just stop enforcing it?

The way I'm reading it, the Justice Department isn't going to try to defend it in court, allowing it to be overturned.

ETA: Possibly allowing it to be overturned.

*squirm*

Generally speaking, an unenforceable law is not a law. But here in The New West all things are possible.

Well... I''m not sure what you mean by that, Charley.... I think I agree with you, but I'm not sure what you mean, entirely.

Well, if there is no punishment on the books or if it is unenforceable (see severability clause) then by definition the law can't exist.

Ah. Well, I'm not sure how one would go about enforcing this law anyway.

Who needs to enforce it? It's an excuse for companies run by conservatards to say "Fuck your family, they don't deserve Medical coverage because you all aren't righteous enough." and NOT have legal consequences for doing so.

[Requia ☣]

Wouldn't you enforce it by just going 'neener neener' and not giving them the paperwork involved in marriage?

[Telarus]

Basically. It legalizes discrimination (specific discriminations) of people based on sexual orientation, which is why Obama wised up and pulled the DOJ off the active defense.

[Phox]

The more I think about this, if it is so unconstitutional (which I think DOMA is), why not overturn it instead of just stop enforcing it?

The way I'm reading it, the Justice Department isn't going to try to defend it in court, allowing it to be overturned.

ETA: Possibly allowing it to be overturned.

*squirm*

Generally speaking, an unenforceable law is not a law. But here in The New West all things are possible.

Well... I''m not sure what you mean by that, Charley.... I think I agree with you, but I'm not sure what you mean, entirely.

Well, if there is no punishment on the books or if it is unenforceable (see severability clause) then by definition the law can't exist.

Ah. Well, I'm not sure how one would go about enforcing this law anyway.

Who needs to enforce it? It's an excuse for companies run by conservatards to say "Fuck your family, they don't deserve Medical coverage because you all aren't righteous enough." and NOT have legal consequences for doing so.

That is what I thought as well.