Texas Bans Marriage

[sechs]

This isn't a new story, but it's gotten new legs.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/79112.html

Strict constructionists, try to get them out of this mess!

Sec. 32. MARRIAGE. (a) Marriage in this state shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman.
(b) This state or a political subdivision of this state may not create or recognize any legal status identical or similar to marriage.

[ddrueding]

I'm just glad that their weather is poor enough that I feel no need to visit.

[Stereodude]

I'm just glad that their weather is poor enough that I feel no need to visit.Why you were looking to get married again in Texas? :geek:

[sechs]

Why you were looking to get married again in Texas? Can someone translate this for me?

[LunarMist]

It appears to be a typo. Nothing to see here, folks.

[timwhit]

It appears to be a typo. Nothing to see here, folks.

A typo in a constitutional amendment is kind of a big deal.

[LunarMist]

Do you have this book (http://www.amazon.com/Eats-Shoots-Leaves-Tolerance-Punctuation/dp/1592400876)? :)

[Bozo]

Do you have this book (http://www.amazon.com/Eats-Shoots-Leaves-Tolerance-Punctuation/dp/1592400876)? :)


No

[LunarMist]

No

Well I was asking Tim, but thanks for the reply. :

[timwhit]

Do you have this book (http://www.amazon.com/Eats-Shoots-Leaves-Tolerance-Punctuation/dp/1592400876)? :)

I don't have it either, but it looks interesting.

[ddrueding]

Do you have this book (http://www.amazon.com/Eats-Shoots-Leaves-Tolerance-Punctuation/dp/1592400876)? :)

I do, so my non-native english-speaking wife can make fun of me. I will escape that she beat me in English scrabble.

[sechs]

The book is good.

Consider adding this to your reading list as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Set-Phasers-Stun-Design-Technology/dp/0963617885/

[Chewy509]

And in other news, Australia has had it's first legal same-sex union in Canberra, ACT.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gvKHAgcwJ0JFR0hDJPsvXXCR_RBA