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Originally Posted by Frosstbyte
....Either way, for the moment gay rights and marriage fall squarely within the realm of state rights and action.
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Much of the impact of Prop 8 could be negated if Congress repeals the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in that any federal rights (more than 1,000 specific rights) guaranteed to married couples would be extended to civil unions.
Obama supports its repeal, but it would be a bold step for many Democrats from swing districts.
However "separate but (almost) equal" is only a short-term remedy, at best.