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Old 08-04-2004, 06:39 AM   #10 (permalink)
balderdash111
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Quote:
Originally posted by Superbelt
Yes Missouri DOES have to recognize them. Now, they will try to not recognize them at first, then someone goes to the SCOTUS and brings a case based on the full faith and credit clause. FFCC wins because US Constitution supercedes any state constitution. It's the ultimate law of the land.
FYI, the Defense of Marriage Act, signed by Clinton in the mid-90s purports to overrule the full faith and credit clause by stating that states do not have to recognize other state's gay marriages.

That in and of itself may be unconstitutional, but it is another obstacle.
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