On Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:05:05 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

...to the many haters he


On Sunday, the United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals denied Utah
officials' emergency request to stop same-sex couples from marrying.

The state had filed an emergency motion for temporary stay on Friday,
following a Thursday federal court ruling that overturned the state's
ban on gay marriage. In the ruling, U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby
said the state's constitution failed to show that same-sex marriages
would impede opposite-sex marriages in any way.

"In the absence of such evidence, the State's unsupported fears and
speculations are insufficient to justify the State's refusal to dignify
the family relationships of its gay and lesbian citizens," Shelby wrote.

Immediately following the ruling, same-sex couples fled to the county
clerk's office to receive marriage licenses. But Utah Gov. Gary Herbert
(R) denounced the decision, threatening to take action to appeal it.

"I am very disappointed an activist federal judge is attempting to
override the will of the people of Utah," Herbert said of the Thursday
ruling. "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."

The 10th Circuit Appeals Court denied the governor's emergency request
"without prejudice."

"Because the motion before us does not meet the requirements of the
Federal or local appellate rules governing a request for a stay, we deny
the motion," the court held.

I cannot understand why anyone would deny 'marriage' requests from any two beings. The Glibitz have
every right to pretend their ceremony is a 'marriage', and receive all the advantages under the law
that to which they're entitles.

If the chosen partner is a goat, the goat should be deductible.

Amen.

John H. -- Hope you're having a great day!