Victory for everyone or the threat of democracy

What are they say in the USA about the legalization of gay brothers

On June 26, the US Supreme Court made a historical decision and at the federal level recognized the same -sex marriages legal. LGBT-Union is no longer regulated by state legislation, they can be concluded throughout the United States, from Alaska to Texas. Medusa studied how American politicians and journalists reacted to the impressive victory of fighters for the rights of sexual minorities.

The reaction of journalists

VOX in the article “Why is the equality of marriages important for all Americans - in one strong paragraph” calls the legalization of same -sex marriages the victory of all US citizens. In one of the many materials on the topic, the publication draws attention: it is much more important than it seems. The US Supreme Court not only allowed gay marks in all 50 states; He admitted that no social group can be excluded from such an important public institution as marriage.

“Marriage is not a one -sex marriage, not interracial, not a marriage of prisoners, not a marriage with debts on alimony, but marriage itself is one of the most important institutions of American life. And any law that excludes a whole social class from this institute is fundamentally incompatible with the freedom guaranteed by the US Constitution. This is what the court decision means, and that is why it is important for any resident, and not only for same -sex couples whose constitutional rights have finally recognized. ”

The New Republic in the decision of the Supreme Court discovered undoubted advantages for conservative republicans. In the article “Why Conservatives should rejoice at the decision of the Supreme Court of Gay Brak”, the journalist of the publication Brian Betler writes that the republican leaders must secretly rejoice, and not scold the Supreme Court. Its logic is simple: in a year or two, the position on gay brothers can greatly harm the Republican Party. Young people, unlike the main part of the party members, do not act against same -sex marriages; The consistent struggle with the same -sex unions would soon deplete the party.

“The interventions of the court and in the past entrusted the right ones into a numb. Apparently, it would be the same with this decision, but before it only helped the conservatives live another day and win the battles in the future. Today's decision will play the same role. ”

The decision of the Supreme Court was made by five votes against four. In order to demonstrate the inferiority of the positions of opponents of the gay brothers, the Mother Jones publication gives excerpts from the performance of the most radical and conservative judge Antonin Scalia (Politico’s political publication directly accuses him of homophobia). The approval of gay brothers threatens the foundations of democracy, the right to proximity was never mentioned among the freedoms that the Constitution gives American citizens, considers Scalia, and the approval by the Supreme Court of the same-sex unions reduces the level of discussion from legal terms to “mystical aphorisms in cookies with predictions”.

“What is most amazing is the arrogance reflected in today's legal coup. Five judges who make up the majority today feel great, knowing that each state has violated the Constitution for all 135 years from ratification of the 14th amendment and before the resolution of same-sex marriages in Massachusetts in 2003. ”

The New York Times in the editorial column on the legalization of same -sex marriages recalls that the struggle for equal rights, although it goes extremely quickly, however, the decision of the Supreme Court was made with an advantage of one vote. Dissatisfied with the legalization of same-sex marriages, now appeal to the laws on freedom of religion, on the basis of which they are going to refuse to maintain gay-gate. Also, the court did not give any special status of sexual orientation comparable to the race or sex, and this could provide more significant protection against discrimination. Nevertheless, the newspaper notes, the decision of the Supreme Court reflects the opinion of most Americans (same -sex marriages and before the decision were legal in 36 states where 70% of US citizens live) and is extremely important and fundamental.

“Since 2000, 20 countries - from Argentina to South Africa - legalized same -sex marriages. In May, a referendum on the legalization [Gay Brakov] in Ireland received the support of two-thirds voted. The decision of the judge [of the Supreme Court of Anthony] Kennedy will affect the course of American history and change people's lives right now. ”

Most of the largest American publications supported the decision of the Supreme Court on the legalization of same -sex unions. The main part of the publications in which an alternative opinion was given is analyzing the speeches of the judges who voted against legalization. The conservative project The Federalist is analyzing the speech of Judge John Roberts , who claims that the fundamental right to choose partners cannot affect the state definition of marriage, and the state’s decision to interpret it as the union of a man and a woman can hardly be called irrational.

“Those who founded our country would not recognize the majority concept of the power of judges. In the end, they risked their lives for the sake of precious right to rule themselves. They could not even think about the question of the issue of social policy in the leading of unprofitable and unaccountable judges. ”

Republican reaction

Former Governor of Arkansas Mike Khakkabi : “[Opponents of the legalization of same -sex marriages] will follow the path of Dr. Martin Luther King, who, in his magnificent essay“ Letters from the Birmingham prison ”, reminds us that, in accordance with the words of St. Augustine, an unfair law is not by law.”

Senator from Florida, US presidential candidate Marco Rubio : “I do not support this decision, but I recognize its legal force. The priority of the new president should be the appointment of people who were committed to the initial spirit of the Constitution in the very form in which it was written in the Supreme Court. ”

Former Governor of Florida, US President Jeb Bush : “As a believer, I am a supporter of traditional marriage. I believe that the Supreme Court had to allow the States to make a decision themselves [on the legalization of same -sex unions]. I also believe that we must love our neighbor and respect everyone, including those who give each other life obligations. ”

Governor of Wisconsin, US presidential candidate Scott Walker : “ I believe that this decision of the Supreme Court is a deadly mistake. Five unclear judges took upon themselves the right to revise the institution of marriage, the institute, as the author of this decision, which “was with us,” admits the millennium. ” <...> I am sure that such issues should be in the jurisdiction of each individual state. As we found out in the last days, we need president of the conservative who will appoint people who are correctly interpreting the Constitution and laws without the influence of their political views in the judges of the [Supreme Court].

The reaction of the democrats

US President Barack Obama : “Our nation was based on one basic principle that we were all born equal. The task of each generation is to connect these fundamental words with the realities of a constantly changing time. <...> Sometimes there are days, like this, when long and consistent efforts are awarded with a fair lightning -fast result. ”

Former Secretary of State, US President Hillary Clinton : “This is not a day, but emotional American slides. This morning, love triumphed in the highest trial on our land. Equality triumphed and triumphed America. Instead of trying to turn back the time, the Republicans should say “no” discrimination with us once and for all. ”

New York mayor Bill de Blazio : “ Our country has finally granted millions of Americans the right, which they have always been worthy, but could not get. Today, this country has become richer - it has more equality, acceptance and love than yesterday. ”

Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders : “Today the Supreme Court has realized the words engraved on his building -“ equal justice under the law ”. This decision is a victory for same -sex couples in our country, and all those who want to live in a country where equal rights are given each citizen. For too long, our justice marginalized the gay community, and I am very glad that the court finally ripened for the American people. ”