The News Press was kind enough to publish an article for me wherein I set out Florida's legislative law on same-sex marriage. Essentially, in the wake of California and Massachusetts actions other states have passed legislation to ensure that same-sex marriages are not recognized in their own states. Marriage, and for that matter divorce, have always been left by the Federal government to be dealt with at the state level. Traditionally, through comity, each state has recognized the connubial formalities performed in another state - even if the actual requirements are or were different. Today, some are worried about states making decisions with which they disagree and want to acknowledge that particular state's right to make such decisions and also acknowledge their own state rights to disagree. So the law becomes more complex. The link to my article can be found on the left side of this page. Please also note that there is an interesting counter piece published by the News Press just below my article on the same page. This certainly gives, as one commentator put it, a well rounded view.
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