Justice Department Won't Defend DOMA

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Justice Department Won't Defend DOMA

February 25, 2011 | ISSUE 47•08

In a move that surprised observers, the Obama administration announced Wednesday that the Department of Justice would no longer uphold the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. What do you think?

Well I hope they don't expect my wife and I to do it, because we've got our hands full defending Christmas."

Meredith Beatty
Systems Analyst
Yay! Now I can marry my clock!"

Paul Maodush
Architect
Why're you asking me? I knew this shirt made me look gay. Thanks, Mom!"

Larry Ziegahn
Unemployed

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