Supreme Court Repeals Defense Of Marriage Act

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 49•26 • Jun 26, 2013

The Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act by a vote of 5-4 today, with moderate justice Anthony Kennedy writing the majority opinion, stating that the law deprived citizens of “equal liberty” under the Fifth Amendment. What do you think?

“I wish I didn’t have to move to the right side of history so soon.”
Winnie Frankland –
Hydrostatic Tester
“I’m moving to Canada. But this was a nice bit of news before I start my new job up there.”
Charlie Logan –
Systems Analyst
“There goes the room they have at the bowling alley for wedding receptions.”
Dwayne Brickert –
Zipper Repairer

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