Reply #19: This is a very good point, the law enforces a certain set of religious beliefs upon ALL...

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the women citizens of the state. A clear and compelling violation of federal law, and the Constitution, itself, which REQUIRES a SEPARATION of religious beliefs from the actions and powers of the state. An argument that I am surprised has NOT been used in cases involving gay marriage, by the way. Religious beliefs about the nature marriage should NOT be a part of state restrictions. (Of course, this opens up polygamy to further Constitutional challenge, but arguments about the legitimacy of polygamy can be squelched by the state's right to restrict the nature of legitimacy of contracts between equal and aware, willing parties. (In other words, if each husband is allowed more than one wife, each wife would have to be equally entrusted with the SAME right... polygamy would die as a legitimate argument therein, only MEN argue for polygamy in courts!

Great point, both legally and as irony!