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Same-sex marriage still not legal in Iowa
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Dec. 17, 2009 11:57 pm
I find it amazing that One Iowa thinks same-sex marriage is legal in Iowa. Iowa's constitution gives the Legislature (Art. III, Sect. I Legis. Dept.) and the governor (through signature/veto) the right to make/change laws. The Supreme Court does not have that authority (Art. V, Sect. I Jud. Dept.).
So until the other two branches of our government pass such a law, unnatural marriage is not legal even though it's being allowed. Gov. Culver could do something about the court's abuse of power (Art. IV, Sect. I Exec. Dept.), but refuses to do so.
I find it shocking that One Iowa supports an illegal act by the court and the wanton discrimination against all Iowans when it comes to amending our constitution. We have the right to vote on an Iowa Marriage Amendment and should insist that our leaders let us. Protecting natural marriage will strengthen our families, communities and state.
Alan H. Laird
Ollie
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