Alabama Judge Defies Gay Marriage Law

[moonshaz]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - In a dramatic show of defiance toward the federal judiciary, Chief Justice Roy S. Moore of the Alabama Supreme Court on Sunday night ordered the state’s probate judges not to issue marriage licenses to gay couples on Monday, the day same-sex marriages were expected to begin here

Comments

[4o5pastmidnight]

Because states defying federal law always ends well!

[dodger_greywing]

Some judges across the state had already signaled they would do nothing to aid gay couples and, in some instances, any couples. “Marriage licenses and ceremonies are no longer available at the Pike County Probate Office,” the office said.

This has to be the most immature, "I'm taking my ball and going home" bullshit I've seen in a long time.

[layweed]

Lawsuits are fun.

Seriously though, I'm very confused as to how this guy managed to get back on the bench. He was removed from the Alabama Supreme Court in 2003 (at least, that's how I read it) and then he somehow manages to get elected back in 2013? Like somehow getting removed from the bench by the judicial system doesn't somehow disqualify you from trying again? Idk someone explain it to me.

[lovedforaday]

I would bet Judge Moore would win the governorship if he chose to run. he's a defender of state rights and religious freedom, he's a hero down there right now.