One small step at a time then a half step backward--Iowa Permits Same-Sex Marriage, for 4 Hours, Anyway.
I'm happy about this for three reasons:
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I believe same sex marriage has more benefits to the individuals and society than making it illegal. Hence it's "the right thing to do".
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It causes Democrats heartburn in the coming election.
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It forces the issue of full faith and credit between the states with regards to licenses of all types--including concealed carry licenses.
I do agree it really should be handled in the legislative arena rather than the judicial arena but court action such as this forces the legislature to address it.