Originally Posted by GeneralMao

No, I never said that. I understand our system, I understand that the 10th amendment leaves powers reserved to states, which is what creates our two tier government. You are assuming that I mean take every right away from states. All I am saying is that there should either be a unified definition of marriage [that hopefully promotes equality] or no definition at all. This isn't like a drivers license, where states can mandate an age. This is a national issue, one that is being made by a single state [it just so happens it's the greatest state in the country ).

Allow me to pose you an example, what if a couple from Texas came here to get married, and then went back to Texas? Do you think their marriage will be instantly recognized?