Unsolicited Advice for Kim Davis: Do Your Job

The Kentucky County clerk, Kim Davis, who refused

Same-sex couples marriage licenses must be confused.

She is newly born-again and may not know the rules;

Jesus preached of love and taught that bigotry's for fools.

Davis, who is thrice divorced - on marriage number four -

(Making her an expert, since she's had so many more)

May not know that Jesus said to love our fellow man;

Do our best to help them out in any way we can.

But, it doesn't matter 'cause Kim's office ain't a church...

Since her actions leave her fellow workers in the lurch,

If she will not do her job for fear she'd be disgraced,

Squeaky wheel should not get oil...  It ought'a be replaced.

Best Wishes on Your Upcoming Nuptials

Same sex couples celebrated; they're allowed to wed

After the decision that what people do in bed

Doesn't make a marriage - shouldn't matter to the State.

Love is love.  It's not their business who we choose as mate.

There are some "religious" people who would disagree,

Fearful that a marriage which is legal civilly 

Means that churches will be forced to bless a wedding vow...

(Why would same sex couples want their blessings anyhow?)

Church and State are separated; thus, a church is free

To continue on a path of righteous bigotry

But, discrimination's not the purview of  the Feds

So let me congratulate the country's newlyweds.

Not Hospitable

(Courtesy of/Mike Licht)

Indiana's famed for Hoosier hospitality;

Seems that's only true if you're not LGB or T.

Their new law protects discrimination in the state

If you plan to choose a same sex partner for your mate.

Businesses which don't approve of who you pick to wed

Because their religion dictates what's allowed in bed

Can refuse you service if you're lesbian or gay;

Prompting major companies to question if they'll stay:

Apple and Alcoa, Eli Lilly, Angie's List,

NCAA and a growing movement who insist

They're not feeling welcome now that bigotry has won;

Hospitality includes accepting everyone.

Wedding Bells Are Ringing

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Here in the United States our highest court just said

Same sex couples in 11 states could go ahead;

Send the invitations, pick the cake, and rent the hall.

The Supreme Court Justices decided that they'd stall.

Seven cases pending they've elected not to hear;

Justices have put the issue off another year.

Groups in opposition to an equal marriage right

Say that they're preparing for a lengthy, legal fight.

Meanwhile, there are 30 states where what you do in bed

Doesn't make a difference in who you choose to wed.

So, for those who - when bouquets were tossed - forgot to duck,

May I wish the newly wedded couples lots of luck.

Unsolicited Advice for Arizona's Governor

I say, "Let them eat cake!" (Photo/Courtesy of WeddingCakeCreations.com)

Governor of Arizona has a choice to make;

Can a shop refuse requests to bake a wedding cake

If the owner thinks that God would strongly disapprove?

Arizona's Senate passed the bill.  It's Brewer's move.

Will she sign it in to law or veto it instead?

Is discrimination based on who you want to wed

Similar to that about the color of your skin?

Either way she chooses though, Jan Brewer cannot win.

If she signs it in to law it doesn't end the fight;

Only ones who want her to are the religious right.

Even John McCain and Romney asked her not to sign.

It's all up to her right now but, if the choice were mine,

I would like to think that I would choose for equal rights.

But I'd ask LGBTs to pick some better fights.

If a person doesn't like you just because you're gay

Why would you spend money at their business, anyway?

Even if you have the right to force them to, what for?

You could never trust the people working at that store.

Find a better bakery, with folks who wish you well.

Tell religious bigots there that they can go to hell.

Dr. Seussilitis Does The SCOTUS Blog - DOMA Edition

Photo/© Pete Marovich/ZUMA Press/Corbis.

 

The Supreme Court's overturned Defense of Marriage Act.

Feds will have to honor a gay couple's wedding pact

When the 2 are married in a state where it's okay.

Prop 8 failed because they ruled opponents had no say.

Won on technicalities and - though a win's a win

It won't help in states where same-sex marriage is a sin.

Question is; what happens if that same-sex couple moves

To a state whose Legislature strongly disapproves?

Will the U.S. recognize that couple's marriage if

They are in a state where opposition to them's stiff?

There are still too many states where love's against the law.

If States' Rights protect discrimination that's a flaw.

Issue will be back before the Court, I guarantee.

But, this is a major step if you're L.G.B.T.

Come to Massachusetts - you're all welcome here with us.

Marriages are legal 'cause this state is fabulous.

...And just wait until you see the Berkshires!

Prop 8 and DOMA and SCOTUS. Oh My!

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Proposition 8 and DOMA; in our highest Court.

Won't know until June which sides the Justices support.

Trying to predict it from the questions that they ask,

Trying to detect opinions they attempt to mask,

Keeps the pundits happy 'cause they get to talk about it.

Does it offer any clues on how they'll rule? I doubt it.

The Supremes  could keep it narrow; leave it to the States.

Let the voters get to choose how people pick their mates.

Could decide Prop 8's a case they shouldn't even hear;

That Defense of Marriage (which conservatives hold dear)

Doesn't meet the standards, thus avoiding sweeping change.

But, like Justice Kagan, I agree it's pretty strange;

How can you say marriages are just for making kids?

Or that same sex marriage means your marriage hits the skids?

Love is love and people are just people and no law

Should presume to dictate that you be a ma and pa.