Demonrats in the House of Representatives are so bent on transforming reality that they have introduced new legislation, the “Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act,” put forth by California Democrat Julia Brownley, that would remove the terms “husband” and “wife” from federal law, replacing them with gender-neutral alternatives such as “spouse.”
The proposed bill aims to address existing laws that fail to recognize the constitutional right of same-gender couples to marry, despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.
In a statement released last Friday, Brownley said Congress must reaffirm its commitment to equality, particularly in the face of recent rulings by the conservative Supreme Court and state legislatures. She emphasized the importance of aligning federal statutes with the principles of inclusivity and justice, arguing that the words embedded in laws carry significant meaning and should reflect the values of the nation.
The “Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act” targets several federal laws for amendment, including the “Ethics in Government Act of 1978,” the “Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993,” and the “Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971,” among others. By substituting the terms “husband” and “wife” with phrases like “a married couple,” “married person,” and “person who has been, but is no longer, married to,” the legislation aims to ensure that all marriages are recognized and respected under federal law.
The bill comes on the heels of a recent Supreme Court ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, which saw a majority decision favoring First Amendment rights over LGBTQ+ non-discrimination protections.
2 comments:
Soon, people will marry trees and complain because the tree won't go out and get a job. "All day long you only want to watch that movoe 'Roots"! And every time it rains,you stay out in the yard drinking. And I have to pick up after you whenever you shed your leaves in the yard
And for the LAST time my health insurance will not cover a tree surgeon because you identify as human!"
Husband comes from an Old Norse word meaning "master of the house". Wife comes from an Old English word meaning "woman". In the Torah, husband and wife are called "Ish" and "Ishto". The wife in Judaism is called the "akeres habayis", the cornerstone of the home. So, it seems like the word husband might be a little inaccurate - maybe "man" would be better. "His woman" might be more accurate than the term wife.
Just because the constitution says something is a "right" does not mean it is right. The Constitional law must be overturned. Homosexuality must be made illegal.
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