Marriage Equality Warriors: "Not without Polygamy"

[Retro Rob]

https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/polygamous-montana-trio-applies-wedding-license-193205283.html

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man said Wednesday that he was inspired by last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage to apply for a marriage license so that he can legally wed his second wife.

Nathan Collier and his wives Victoria and Christine applied at the Yellowstone County Courthouse in Billings on Tuesday in an attempt to legitimize their polygamous marriage. Montana, like all 50 states, outlaws bigamy — holding multiple marriage licenses — but Collier said he plans to sue if the application is denied.

"It's about marriage equality," Collier told The Associated Press Wednesday. "You can't have this without polygamy."
County clerk officials initially denied Collier's application, then said they would consult with the county attorney before giving him a final answer, Collier said.
Officials at the clerk's office did not have an immediate comment, and Yellowstone County Attorney Scott Twito did not return a call for comment.
The Supreme Court's ruling on Friday made gay marriages legal nationwide. Chief Justice John Roberts said in his dissent that people in polygamous relationships could make the same legal argument that not having the opportunity to marry disrespects and subordinates them.

Let the dominos being to fall - time for incest next!

 

[DrDoug]

At least it's not two sheep! After all, it is Montana...

 

[Victorian Gray]

https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/polygamous-montana-trio-applies-wedding-license-193205283.html



Let the dominos being to fall - time for incest next!

desperate for attention?

 

[Retro Rob]

desperate for attention?

In what way does polygamy harm your marriage?

 

[Retro Rob]

I absolutely love this line:

"We hope the Supreme Court decision will show the direction the nation is going," she said. "It's more liberal, it's more understanding about people forming the families the way they want."

 

[Victorian Gray]

In what way does polygamy harm your marriage?

I'm not married.

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

I don't really have any ideological opposition to polygamy, but I don't see the discrimination at work in polygamy bans that existed with the bans on same-sex marriage. There is no class of citizens enjoying some right that some other class is being denied in this case. If the government can impose speed limits on everybody without being discriminatory, it can certainly legislate number-of-spouse limits.

 

[crashtech]

I don't really have any ideological opposition to polygamy, but I don't see the discrimination at work in polygamy bans that existed with the bans on same-sex marriage. There is no class of citizens enjoying some right that some other class is being denied in this case. If the government can impose speed limits on everybody without being discriminatory, it can certainly legislate number-of-spouse limits.

The phrase "class of citizen" sounds like an arbitrary distinction here.

 

[Retro Rob]

The phrase "class of citizen" sounds like an arbitrary distinction here.

The definition changes depending on what he supports/opposes. They just need to be honest: They don't want polygamy.

 

[Retro Rob]

I don't really have any ideological opposition to polygamy, but I don't see the discrimination at work in polygamy bans that existed with the bans on same-sex marriage. There is no class of citizens enjoying some right that some other class is being denied in this case. If the government can impose speed limits on everybody without being discriminatory, it can certainly legislate number-of-spouse limits.

The discrimination lies in that we can form families the way we want while they're being denied this.

Stop being an intolerant bigot.

I was telling myself that as soon as polygamists came out, these "marriage equality warriors" were going to use the same bigoted arguments religious people used.

...and I was right...

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

The phrase "class of citizen" sounds like an arbitrary distinction here.

Not really. The list of Federally protected classes is pretty definitive.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_class

 

[brycejones]

OP, why are you not talking about toasters? What do you have against toasters?

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

The discrimination lies in that we can form families the way we want while they're being denied this.

But nobody enjoys an unqualified right to "form families the way we want," nor was that the discrimination at work in bans on same-sex marriage.

Stop being an intolerant bigot.

This, like virtually every other thing you post, is the opposite of reality.

I was telling myself that as soon as polygamists came out, these "marriage equality warriors" were going to use the same bigoted arguments religious people used.

...and I was right...

You can't be serious. I mean, I don't expect a very high level of sophistication from you, AT ALL, but this is pretty bad even for you.

 

[unokitty]

 

[Retro Rob]

But nobody enjoys an unqualified right to "form families the way we want," nor was that the discrimination at work in bans on same-sex marriage.


This, like virtually every other thing you post, is the opposite of reality.


You can't be serious. I mean, I don't expect a very high level of sophistication from you, AT ALL, but this is pretty bad even for you.

Well, why shouldn't they be allowed to get married? Remember, the gov't have to give a compelling reason as to why people shouldn't have multiple spouses.

And I heard someone say "women get abused and are treated like property"

In what marriage set-up hasn't that happened in?

 

[crashtech]

Not really. The list of Federally protected classes is pretty definitive.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_class

If the wiki link you posted is accurate, we are not discussing any protected classes here.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/polygamous-montana-trio-applies-wedding-license-193205283.html



Let the dominos being to fall - time for incest next!

The tears, they are just delicious.

 

[Retro Rob]

The tears, they are just delicious.

Actually, the tears are yours. Unintended consequences.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Actually, the tears are yours. Unintended consequences.

Um... Tears of laughter, but that's about it. I'm happy, common sense will ultimately prevail, and everything will be just fine chicken little.

 

[Victorian Gray]

OP, why are you not talking about toasters? What do you have against toasters?

Hey now, let's remember the children.

 

[Moonbeam]

If I can have two wives then children of 5 can marry too. Marriage laws discriminate against children. No law should be allowed against anything. It's discrimination.

 

[Retro Rob]

Um... Tears of laughter, but that's about it. I'm happy, common sense will ultimately prevail, and everything will be just fine chicken little.

When you start using dumb, ambiguous phrases like "marriage equality", "love is love", "doesn't affect YOUR marriage", etc, they can apply to anyone.

But I'm sure these will be thrown out the window when other hybrid marriages are proposed.

Just goes to show how stupid liberals are.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

When you start using dumb, ambiguous phrases like "marriage equality", "love is love", "doesn't affect YOUR marriage", etc, they can apply to anyone.

But I'm sure these will be thrown out the window when other hybrid marriages are proposed.

Just goes to show how stupid liberals are.

you're just so angry, it's sad, and funny.
DOOM! GLOOM! BLARGH!

 

[Retro Rob]

you're just so angry, it's sad, and funny.
DOOM! GLOOM! BLARGH!

Well, at least you're not denying that liberals are stupid. Finally, some honesty from you.

 

[justoh]

How unusual. A religious person posting stupid shit.