Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) announced earlier this month that
state-owned National Guard facilities will no longer allow any married
couples to apply for spousal benefits, regardless of whether they are
same-sex or opposite-sex. The Supreme Court’s decision overturning the
Defense of Marriage Act means that servicemembers with same-sex spouses
are now eligible for federal benefits. Fallin’s unusual tactic is
designed to avoid having to recognize those couples, which she asserts
would violate Oklahoma’s constitutional amendment limiting marriage to
one man and one woman:

FALLIN: Oklahoma law is clear. The state of Oklahoma does not
recognize same-sex marriages, nor does it confer marriage benefits to
same-sex couples. The decision reached today allows the National Guard
to obey Oklahoma law without violating federal rules or policies. It
protects the integrity of our state constitution and sends a message to
the federal government that they cannot simply ignore our laws or the
will of the people.
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On 11/20/2013 8:17 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
FALLIN: Oklahoma law is clear. The state of Oklahoma does not
recognize same-sex marriages, nor does it confer marriage benefits to
same-sex couples. The decision reached today allows the National Guard
to obey Oklahoma law without violating federal rules or policies. It
protects the integrity of our state constitution and sends a message to
the federal government that they cannot simply ignore our laws or the
will of the people.
--
Religion: together we can find the cure.


You go girl!

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"F.O.A.D." wrote:
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) announced earlier this month that
state-owned National Guard facilities will no longer allow any married
couples to apply for spousal benefits, regardless of whether they are
same-sex or opposite-sex. The Supreme Court’s decision overturning the
Defense of Marriage Act means that servicemembers with same-sex spouses
are now eligible for federal benefits. Fallin’s unusual tactic is
designed to avoid having to recognize those couples, which she asserts
would violate Oklahoma’s constitutional amendment limiting marriage to
one man and one woman:

FALLIN: Oklahoma law is clear. The state of Oklahoma does not
recognize same-sex marriages, nor does it confer marriage benefits to
same-sex couples. The decision reached today allows the National Guard to
obey Oklahoma law without violating federal rules or policies. It
protects the integrity of our state constitution and sends a message to
the federal government that they cannot simply ignore our laws or the will of the people.

Sounds like Oklahoma wanted to not break the law. Something you seem to
advocate.

On 11/20/13, 11:56 AM, Califbill wrote:
"F.O.A.D." wrote:
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) announced earlier this month that
state-owned National Guard facilities will no longer allow any married
couples to apply for spousal benefits, regardless of whether they are
same-sex or opposite-sex. The Supreme Court’s decision overturning the
Defense of Marriage Act means that servicemembers with same-sex spouses
are now eligible for federal benefits. Fallin’s unusual tactic is
designed to avoid having to recognize those couples, which she asserts
would violate Oklahoma’s constitutional amendment limiting marriage to
one man and one woman:

FALLIN: Oklahoma law is clear. The state of Oklahoma does not
recognize same-sex marriages, nor does it confer marriage benefits to
same-sex couples. The decision reached today allows the National Guard to
obey Oklahoma law without violating federal rules or policies. It
protects the integrity of our state constitution and sends a message to
the federal government that they cannot simply ignore our laws or the will of the people.

Sounds like Oklahoma wanted to not break the law. Something you seem to
advocate.


Hey, if Oklahoma wants to **** over its Guard personnel, it's no skin
off my back. Perhaps the Feds should just withhold funding until the
state comes into compliance with federal law.

Love these backwards states...they're a shining example of what is wrong
with America.

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Religion: together we can find the cure.

On Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:00:11 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

Love these backwards states...they're a shining example of what is wrong
with America.

===

That's funny. The people in Oklahoma no doubt think that *you* are a
shining example of what is wrong with America, and frankly I'd have to
agree with them.

"F.O.A.D." wrote:
On 11/20/13, 11:56 AM, Califbill wrote:
"F.O.A.D." wrote:
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) announced earlier this month that
state-owned National Guard facilities will no longer allow any married
couples to apply for spousal benefits, regardless of whether they are
same-sex or opposite-sex. The Supreme Court’s decision overturning the
Defense of Marriage Act means that servicemembers with same-sex spouses
are now eligible for federal benefits. Fallin’s unusual tactic is
designed to avoid having to recognize those couples, which she asserts
would violate Oklahoma’s constitutional amendment limiting marriage to
one man and one woman:

FALLIN: Oklahoma law is clear. The state of Oklahoma does not
recognize same-sex marriages, nor does it confer marriage benefits to
same-sex couples. The decision reached today allows the National Guard to
obey Oklahoma law without violating federal rules or policies. It
protects the integrity of our state constitution and sends a message to
the federal government that they cannot simply ignore our laws or the will of the people.

Sounds like Oklahoma wanted to not break the law. Something you seem to
advocate.


Hey, if Oklahoma wants to **** over its Guard personnel, it's no skin off
my back. Perhaps the Feds should just withhold funding until the state
comes into compliance with federal law.

Love these backwards states...they're a shining example of what is wrong with America.


Right there is a prime example of our problems. Withhold funding. Why
there is little states rights anymore. And why the federal government is
so bloated!

On 11/20/13, 1:22 PM, Califbill wrote:
"F.O.A.D." wrote:
On 11/20/13, 11:56 AM, Califbill wrote:
"F.O.A.D." wrote:
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) announced earlier this month that
state-owned National Guard facilities will no longer allow any married
couples to apply for spousal benefits, regardless of whether they are
same-sex or opposite-sex. The Supreme Court’s decision overturning the
Defense of Marriage Act means that servicemembers with same-sex spouses
are now eligible for federal benefits. Fallin’s unusual tactic is
designed to avoid having to recognize those couples, which she asserts
would violate Oklahoma’s constitutional amendment limiting marriage to
one man and one woman:

FALLIN: Oklahoma law is clear. The state of Oklahoma does not
recognize same-sex marriages, nor does it confer marriage benefits to
same-sex couples. The decision reached today allows the National Guard to
obey Oklahoma law without violating federal rules or policies. It
protects the integrity of our state constitution and sends a message to
the federal government that they cannot simply ignore our laws or the will of the people.

Sounds like Oklahoma wanted to not break the law. Something you seem to
advocate.


Hey, if Oklahoma wants to **** over its Guard personnel, it's no skin off
my back. Perhaps the Feds should just withhold funding until the state
comes into compliance with federal law.

Love these backwards states...they're a shining example of what is wrong with America.


Right there is a prime example of our problems. Withhold funding. Why
there is little states rights anymore. And why the federal government is
so bloated!


States rights...a concept that should have been discarded generations
ago. And why don't you tell us what percentage of a state's National
Guard funding and materiel comes from the federal government?

--
Religion: together we can find the cure.

On Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:17:57 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) announced earlier this month that
state-owned National Guard facilities will no longer allow any married
couples to apply for spousal benefits, regardless of whether they are
same-sex or opposite-sex. The Supreme Court’s decision overturning the
Defense of Marriage Act means that servicemembers with same-sex spouses
are now eligible for federal benefits. Fallin’s unusual tactic is
designed to avoid having to recognize those couples, which she asserts
would violate Oklahoma’s constitutional amendment limiting marriage to
one man and one woman:

FALLIN: Oklahoma law is clear. The state of Oklahoma does not
recognize same-sex marriages, nor does it confer marriage benefits to
same-sex couples. The decision reached today allows the National Guard
to obey Oklahoma law without violating federal rules or policies. It
protects the integrity of our state constitution and sends a message to
the federal government that they cannot simply ignore our laws or the
will of the people.

Of course it's not "the will of the people" but the will of a few
backwards idiots who refuse to acknowledge that nature produces more
than one version of life.

On 11/20/13, 2:55 PM, jps wrote:
On Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:17:57 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:



Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) announced earlier this month that
state-owned National Guard facilities will no longer allow any married
couples to apply for spousal benefits, regardless of whether they are
same-sex or opposite-sex. The Supreme Court’s decision overturning the
Defense of Marriage Act means that servicemembers with same-sex spouses
are now eligible for federal benefits. Fallin’s unusual tactic is
designed to avoid having to recognize those couples, which she asserts
would violate Oklahoma’s constitutional amendment limiting marriage to
one man and one woman:

FALLIN: Oklahoma law is clear. The state of Oklahoma does not
recognize same-sex marriages, nor does it confer marriage benefits to
same-sex couples. The decision reached today allows the National Guard
to obey Oklahoma law without violating federal rules or policies. It
protects the integrity of our state constitution and sends a message to
the federal government that they cannot simply ignore our laws or the
will of the people.

Of course it's not "the will of the people" but the will of a few
backwards idiots who refuse to acknowledge that nature produces more
than one version of life.


Just withhold federal funds until Oklahoma is in compliance with federal
regs.

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Religion: together we can find the cure.

On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:17:57 AM UTC-5, F.O.A.D. wrote:


Flagged FOR THE **** IT IS.