Rubio: Federal Marriage Amendment "Steps on the Rights of States"

[auburntiger]

Agreed that the state's rights rhetoric is applicable for certain things, but not for a nationwide issue of equality. Rubio should have said something to the effect of, "my personal beliefs will in no way shape or form discriminate against having equal protection under the federal law for ALL American citizens." In fact, I think all conservatives can and should get behind that even if they oppose it on a personal level.

[auburntiger]

Well, for starters, that's the way things are headed, and Republicans better realize that. I can see the SC overturning DOMA within the year or next (remember 4 states passed this already). It would be good for them to stop fighting the inevitable. If you were to ask me where I stand, it's this: While I disagree with the homosexual lifestyle, I believe that we have the freedom to live the life we choose to live. With that, all American citizens deserve equal protection under the law.

Rubio, like some Republcians, are already beginning to change their tone on this issue. I don't think he really believes that it's a states rights issue, and I would call on him to just be honest about it.

I don't think my position is that out of the mainstream. I would encourage other conservatives to adopt this as well. As a party, we preach the core issues of personal responsibility, personal freedom, and liberty and justice for all. It's about time we start walking the walk.