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Adoption benefits on hold in Utah for same-sex couples

Sean Reyes, Utah’s attorney general and bigot supreme has blocked same-sex couples from adopting.  The reason you ask? Because the courts are still working on “the issue” of same-sex marriage.  So…same-sex couples in Utah are now not allowed to adopt until the little “issue” of equality is addressed.

Reyes went to the Supreme Court and essentially asked them to stop same-sex adoptions until same-sex marriage issues are addressed.  The Supreme Court honored his request.  The icing on the bigot cake is that there are some couples out there that were legally married (when same-sex marriage was legal in Utah) and who are trying to adopt.   Reyes decided these families should not be allowed to adopt… he is literally going after these people one by one.

If you read a lot of the news articles out there on this it is a bit confusing… The net of it is that Reyes has worked hard to make life difficult for same-sex couples.   So the state of Utah is essentially saying that one straight parent is better than two same-sex parents who are in a loving and committed relationship.

Here is my one question for the people who oppose same-sex marriage and adoption.  Are there other issues you should focus on?

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by MJB on May 19, 2014  •  Permalink
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Posted by MJB on May 19, 2014

https://thatssogay.co/2014/05/19/adoption-benefits-on-hold-in-utah-for-same-sex-couples/

Yes! Utah same-sex marriages recognized federally! Go USA!!

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This is tremendous news!! As you know, the idiots in Utah don’t recognize same-sex marriage at the moment. After thousands of marriage licenses were handed out, the Supreme Court extended a stay to the old bigoted law that prohibited marriage equality. Well…guess what just happened? No Utah hasn’t gotten it’s head of it’s wacky ass. Instead, the federal government has stepped in and essentially said “enough”.

Attorney General Holder said gays “should not be asked to endure uncertainty regarding their status” as Utah figured their &hit out.

He went on to say, “I am confirming today that, for purposes of federal law, these marriages will be recognized as lawful and considered eligible for all relevant federal benefits on the same terms as other same-sex marriages,”. “These families should not be asked to endure uncertainty regarding their status as the litigation unfolds.”

Ummmm. Brilliant. Finally sounds like the Feds are getting something right. Major props. Of course this has lawsuits written all over it. You now have a class of citizens in Utah that have FEDERAL equality but do not have state privileges. Additionally, you have all the gay couples that are married in one of the decent (or pro-equality) states who don’t have federal rights. Honestly, this is a huge mess. Something tells me we will have marriage equality federally in the next 5-10 years. That seems like a very long time to me though given the fact that it is 2014.

Comment for Utah Governor Herbert: You will be laughed at when we look back on this. Not only are you wrong with your bigoted opinion but you will have the honor of being one of the elite few that openly and proudly went out of their way to take rights away from American citizens. You and your kind have done exactly the opposite of what America is about.

Lastly, the last official Gallup poll in July of 2013 said 54% of Americans support marriage equality. I think that number is much higher but that does confirm 1 thing that all of is forward thinking folks know. Half of the population is dumb as rocks…that’s not just here in the USA. People all over the world are idiots. Isn’t it grand? 🙂 <—that's my dry sense of humor. Kisses!

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by MJB on January 10, 2014  •  Permalink
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Posted by MJB on January 10, 2014

https://thatssogay.co/2014/01/10/yes-utah-same-sex-marriages-recognized-federally-go-usa/

Equality on hold in Utah

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The Supreme Court has pleased equality on hold in Utah. Utah’s AG was granted his emergency stay of the bigoted law banning same-sex marriage.

There was no reasoning offered and this stay is “pending final disposition”. This is truly a shame and slap in the face of equality.

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by MJB on January 6, 2014  •  Permalink
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Posted by MJB on January 6, 2014

https://thatssogay.co/2014/01/06/equality-on-hold-in-utah/

Holy Crazy!

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Trestin Meacham : trestinfast.blogspot.com.

Only Utah can bring you this special type of crazy.  Are you ready folks?? Trestin Meacham, crazy man, is on a hunger strike until Utah stops same-sex marriages.  He has already lost at least 25 lbs. and is living off bottled water and vitamins.  Here is what crazy has to say, “I cannot stand by and do nothing while this evil takes root in my home,”.  “Some things in life are worth sacrificing one’s health and even life if necessary.  I am but a man, and do not have the money and power to make any noticeable influence in our corrupt system. Nevertheless, I can do something that people in power cannot ignore.”.  

Hmmm…wonder what crazy a$$ cool-aid this nut job is drinking.  As a man of the God ( I am guessing that is what he thinks he is ), are there no other things in this world that are upsetting you? Gay marriage is upsetting you THIS much? Starving kids, homeless people and countless wars are TOTALLY cool.  Gay marriage…time to starve myself.  Ok fruit loop.  

Click here to watch the news clip and click here if you want to check out his blog.

Here is the description from his blog:

I began a fast on Saturday the 21st of December; and will continue the fast until the State of Utah exercises its right of nullification.  I will go without food or drink, but will continue to drink water, and take weekly vitamin supplements.

On Friday the 20th of December, a federal judge overturned the State Constitution of Utah and ruled against and its restriction against same sex marriage.  In so doing, Article 1 Section 8 and the 10th Amendment of the U.S Constitution were violated.  Even worse a law voted on by a strong majority of the people of Utah was rescinded, thus robbing the people of their voice in government.  And if this law remains, the natural rights of free speech and religious freedom, vouched safe by the first Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, will be violated.  

This has nothing to do with hatred of a group of people.  I have friends and relatives who practice a homosexual lifestyle and I treat them with the same respect and kindness that I would anyone.  This is about religious freedom, and an out of control federal government. 

So…here is my advice for Trestin.  Good luck to you sir.  Question for you though.  Since you are fighting this holy fight, why not just cut out water and vitamins? Surely, you will live due to a miracle from God.  Sounds like you are full of something already.  Just go with it bud.  Let us all know how it turns out.

Kisses!

 

 

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by MJB on January 3, 2014  •  Permalink
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Posted by MJB on January 3, 2014

https://thatssogay.co/2014/01/03/holy-crazy/

Utah is spending $2 Million of taxpayer $ to fight marriage equality

You can’t help but say “huh??” to this one.  Utah’s Attorney General, Sean Reyes is spending about $2 Million of taxpayer dollars to fight the noble fight of the righteous or whatever he wants to call it.  As you know, Reyes has been wining since same-sex marriage became legal again in Utah.  He even filed for an emergency stay of the bigoted law that banned same-sex marriages.  This is a HUGE amount of money to waste on something that clearly has bigoted roots that are promoted by various religious organizations.  

This is just a drop in the bucket of money that has been wasted in recent history for people trying to “protect marriage”.  In 2011, U.S. House Republicans spent $2.3 Million of taxpayer dollars to defend the bigoted Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).  The lawyer hired has a billable rate of $520 an hour.  I don’t care what your personal beliefs are.  I don’t want to contribute $1 of my hard earned money to support bigotry.

How much GOOD could we do with all that money and energy that has been wasted on promoting bigotry? Feed the hungry, provide life-saving vaccinations to those in need, help the homeless…I could go on and on.  Logic and reason folks.  It is truly lost on most people. 

Bottom line, everyone should have the CIVIL RIGHT to get married.   Religious organizations should have the right to decide who they want to marry based on their ridiculous and man made rules.  

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by MJB on January 1, 2014  •  Permalink
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Posted by MJB on January 1, 2014

https://thatssogay.co/2014/01/01/utah-is-spending-2-million-of-taxpayer-to-fight-marriage-equality/

Suck it equality opponents!

This is fabulous.  You have to love it when idiots are reminded that they are idiots.  As you know, the ban on gay marriage was just struck down in Utah for being unconstitutional (DUH!).  As I mentioned in my last note on this (you can read that here), the Utah Attorney General (Brian Tarbet) and governor (Gary Herbert) was pushing HARD for an EMERGENCY STAY of the old bigoted law.

Great news folks.  On Sunday, the US 10th Circuit Court of Appeals denied Utah officials’ request for an emergency stay of the same-sex marriage ban.  Doesn’t equality just smell great?! I just don’t get these people who are STILL on the wrong side of history.  WAKE UP!! Gay marriage will not impact heterosexual marriage in any way!! If you are worried that it will, you are probably a closeted gay and want to get gay married yourself! BAM!

Here is what Gary Herbert the Governor of Utah had to say.  “I am very disappointed an activist federal judge is attempting to override the will of the people of Utah.  “I am working with my legal counsel and the acting attorney general to determine the best course to defend traditional marriage within the borders of Utah.”.  NEWSFLASH you idiot.  Utah is the polygamist capital of this country.  Please do not preach traditional marriage you dumb f*ck.

Are you excited about this?!?! Want to tell folks in power at Utah just how excited you are?! Click here to do that.

 

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by MJB on December 23, 2013  •  Permalink
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Posted by MJB on December 23, 2013

https://thatssogay.co/2013/12/23/suck-it-equality-opponents/

Same-sex marriage in Utah!

So this is interesting…

A federal judge struck down Utah’s shameful same-sex marriage ban today.  Utah is a pretty conservative state an the Mormon Church has a HUGE propaganda campaign running at all times attacking the LGBT community.  Because that is what people should do in Church.  Back to the topic at hand.  Same-sex marriage licenses are currently being distributed but the crazies have already started coming out in protest.  In-fact, the Utah Attorney General Brian Tarbet has actually requested an “Emergency Stay” of the homophobic/bigoted law (ban of same-sex marriage).  

Here is what the moron (probably a closet case) had to say, “The federal district court’s ruling that same-sex marriage is a fundamental right has never been established in any previous case in the 10th Circuit. The state is requesting an emergency stay pending the filing of an appeal.”

So let me get this right.  You let voters in Utah vote on CIVIL rights….and now you are saying that the court didn’t have the right to strike down a law that was discriminatory in nature?! Really?

So back to the 2004 when the anti-gay law was passed.  The crazies claimed that gay-marriage would somehow affect heterosexual marriage and the sanctity of marriage.  With all due respect Utah…please keep your comments to yourself on the sanctity of marriage.  

Anyhow.  This is not the end of this story but this is great progress for now and we LOVE progress 🙂

Congrats to the folks in Utah.  And for the record, I have done a good amount of work in Salt Lake City and there are a lot of very nice open minded “normal” people out there.  It is really too bad when you have crazies in power that give that state such a bad name.

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by MJB on December 20, 2013  •  Permalink
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Posted by MJB on December 20, 2013

https://thatssogay.co/2013/12/20/same-sex-marriage-in-utah/