Icebutik
  • Home
  • World
  • Anomalies
  • Unexplained
  • Phenomena
  • Weird
  • Odd News
  • Mysteries
  • Contact us
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Icebutik
  • Home
  • World

    “I Was Blind, But Now I See” – Celebrating Malawi’s Progress on World NTD Day — Global Issues

    January 31, 2023

    ‘Pattern of repression’: US Democrats call to suspend Peru aid | Human Rights News

    January 31, 2023

    Rio Tinto apologises for losing radioactive capsule in Australia

    January 30, 2023

    Nations fight back — Global Issues

    January 30, 2023

    Erdogan says Turkey may accept Finland in NATO, but not Sweden | NATO News

    January 30, 2023
  • Anomalies
  • Unexplained
  • Phenomena
  • Weird
  • Odd News
  • Mysteries
  • Contact us
Icebutik
Home»Odd News»Respect for Marriage Act: The very definition of freedom and liberty
Odd News

Respect for Marriage Act: The very definition of freedom and liberty

SteinarBy SteinarNovember 21, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp VKontakte Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email


NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

As legislators, we have two primary duties: uphold the Constitution, and protect the rights and interests of residents. I filter everything I do – every bill I introduce, and every vote I take – through this lens. 

For most of our history as Americans, marriage was an institution not regulated by or touched by the federal government. All that ended about 100 years ago. Ever since then, we have had to deal with how marriage and the government’s treatment of marriage impacts our lives.

There is the tax code, which asks you if you’re married and then taxes you based on your answer. There are benefits from the Social Security Administration, the Veterans Administration, health insurance agencies, death benefits and others based on your marital status. 

Rep. Nancy Mace speaks to supporters at a campaign event in Summerville, South Carolina, on June 12, 2022.
(Fox News )

In South Carolina, regulation of marriage was inserted into the state constitution in 1895. This was long before women ever had a voice in the state legislature or the right to vote. 

SENATE CLEARS HURDLE TO MOVE GAY MARRIAGE BILL TOWARD FINAL PASSAGE

There are many who believe marriage should only be between one man and one woman. It is their right to believe so, and to act accordingly in any religious setting or institution. The government doesn’t have any place telling them otherwise, and religious liberty can and should be protected. 

I don’t agree with this definition for federal law, however. We cannot adequately represent the interests of all South Carolinians if we neglect the rights of all of our citizens.

A gay marriage supporter waves a rainbow flag outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 24, 2013. (Reuters)

A gay marriage supporter waves a rainbow flag outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 24, 2013. (Reuters)

The vote on the Respect for Marriage Act earlier this year takes these views and rights into account and protected the rights of everyone in South Carolina, no matter their beliefs on marriage. 

I always have and always will support the right of any American to marry the person of their choosing. Any two people – regardless of their zip code, color of their skin, gender or sexual orientation should be free to marry and receive any of the rights and benefits associated with their union. 

CLICK HERE TO GET THE OPINION NEWSLETTER

Having the right to marry the person you love is the very definition of freedom and liberty.

I love marriage. In fact, I love it so much I’ve already done it twice and am engaged for a third time. And if gay couples want to be as happily or miserably married as straight couples, more power to them. 

Kim Roberts, left, and her partner Lisa Mayes of Benicia, California, participate in a marriage equality rally on March 26, 2013, at the Solano County Government Center in Fairfield. (AP Photo/The Reporter, Joel Rosenbaum)

Kim Roberts, left, and her partner Lisa Mayes of Benicia, California, participate in a marriage equality rally on March 26, 2013, at the Solano County Government Center in Fairfield. (AP Photo/The Reporter, Joel Rosenbaum)

But more importantly to our job in Congress, the benefits and rights under federal law, MUST allow gay couples to marry as well, or we are using a religious belief to discriminate against those who do not share the same belief.  And we certainly don’t want to go down that slippery slope. 

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

This bill had bipartisan support in the House, including members of the Freedom Caucus and members of Republican leadership. If this bill becomes law, it will be an important milestone in protecting the rights of all Americans. I am a Christian woman engaged to a man and was previously married to a man. That doesn’t give me the right to tell others what their definition of marriage should be. Our Constitution says otherwise. 

We should always stand for the rights of every citizen. Whether it’s our right to free speech, our right to lawfully own a gun, our right to privacy in our homes, or our right to be treated equally under the law. Congress’ job is to always ensure the rights and freedoms of our citizens is our first priority. 

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REP. NANCY MACE

Republican Nancy Mace represents South Carolina’s 1st District in the U.S. House of Representatives.



Source link

Related

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Email
Previous ArticleMystery surrounds fate of killer crocodile that has ‘eaten 300 people’
Next Article Inside the Saudi Strategy to Keep the World Hooked on Oil
Steinar
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest

Related Posts

On this day in history, Jan. 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson is born in Georgia — baseball pioneer, WWII veteran

January 31, 2023

Utah governor signs major education funding bill, becoming third state to enshrine school choice into law

January 30, 2023

NM loses 3rd public education secretary in 4 years

January 30, 2023

Pittsburgh man ordered to stand trial in murder of bystander who tried to stop a bank robbery

January 30, 2023

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Categories
  • Anomalies (936)
  • Icebutik Store (271)
  • Odd News (1,484)
  • Unexplained-mysteries (748)
  • Unexplained-phenomena (1,500)
  • Weird (10)
  • World (1,371)

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

Loading
Latest Posts

What is Shambhala? Understanding the Mysterious Kingdom of Shambhala

January 31, 2023

“I Was Blind, But Now I See” – Celebrating Malawi’s Progress on World NTD Day — Global Issues

January 31, 2023

On this day in history, Jan. 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson is born in Georgia — baseball pioneer, WWII veteran

January 31, 2023
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
© 2023 Designed by icebutik

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.