Just in. In an attempt to ban gay marriages, voters in the State of Texas accidentally banned marriage itself. That is hilarious.
In 2005, Texas voters approved the following amendment to their State's constitution:
Marriage in this state shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman. . . . This state or a political subdivision of this state may not create or recognize any legal status identical or similar to marriage."
The second part of the Amendment was designed to prevent future Texas courts or legislatures from creating an alternative institution for gays - like civil unions - that would mimic marriage. But the unmistakable implication of the chosen language is that neither the State of Texas, nor any of its political subdivisions, may create or recognize any legal status identical to marriage.
Marriage is identical to marriage, so marriage is out. The people of Texas have spoken!
The moral of this story? Chose your lawyer in Texas carefully. Bozo the attorney who drafted this language should also take a bow.
Serves'em right if you ask me.
Joe
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2 comments:
Good thing we got married here that year and not in her home state of Texas. lol.
That's right. Lucky for you guys!
I find it incredible what otherwise sensible people will do when reacting to the "threat" of homosexuality.
Joe H.
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