
First serious post in 8 years:
(Who knows, something else might happen in 8 years.)
I’m taking a political science class on state and local government. At first I was only appreciative that the professor was my comic relief in between statics and engineering analysis II. However, discussing the Texas bill of rights and certain provisions it makes along with the controversial issue of same-sex marriages, I wonder the validity of a marriage license. Now before making Neper feel like such an ass because of the idea that I would get any of these concepts from that guy I know (although he did cultivate interest and basis), at least pretend like you skimmed the post.
Why do people get “married”? legal or church
a.) sovereign union - - public declaration of covenant between man, woman and God, originating and intended purpose centered around religion
b.) get (in TX) insurance benefits, inheritance rights, and ability to file joint tax returns
c.) secular, attempt at guilt free - - some rationalization or structure to social practices, legally binding contract (b & c including gay marriage)
Now, it seems to me that each of these could take place without a marriage license.
a.) Have a Church wedding
b.) Make legal provisions ( i.e. written will)
c.) Make a legally binding contract fearing separation (same idea as a prenuptial agreement, or community property clause)
A classmate sent me an email regarding his opinions of the Establishment Clause, its too often interpretation and repercussions thereof. This brought to my attention that the First Amendment prevents the government from mandating a religious act. (Think about that for a second. An alternative wording or interpretation I prefer.) Hold that thought.
A Common law marriage in TX occurs at the point one of the following takes place
a.) same residence for at least 60 consecutive days
b.) register at accommodations as Mr. and Mrs.
c.) Publicly claim to be married
Now, granted millions of Americans live under these conditions and nothing ever comes of it, yet is this not legally declaring two (the quantity, a whole different issue) people as being married? Is marriage a solely religious practice? Considering any motive except for a sovereign union, could take place without religion (or “church”) involved, is this not the only form of marriage, leaving anything else to fall more realistically as a construction or convenience of society?
So the rationale of a marriage license or any gov’t recognition of marriage would be what again?
Family meeting family? Who does that? Well, it’s all over now. After 4 buckets of cat hair and a massive margarita vase bouquet, the weekend began. With enough cheddar worst for gazing children and a whole chocolate cake for me, C-4 was well prepared. Having been banished from the kitchen, it proved quite difficult to sneak a dishwasher load at all. The mothers started sharing their life stories within 10 minutes whereas it took the dads two days to realize they could talk about artillery indefinitely. There wasn't any biting or fighting, and the only frown came from Calvin due to mere boredom while enduring a pink purse pursuit in the mall. Everyone went home happy and seemingly pleased with how the weekend went. Too bad Calvin never got his dollar; wait a minute, neither did I :-)
What an awesome wkend besides the fact that it’s over. It was really nice to just relax and not have anything to stress over besides brake lights and a heap of laundry. I even got to work on my formerly non-existent tan and finish Evangelion (not simultaneously : )! It’s a real bummer (yes, in the butt) that parents can at times seem to lose the logic they tried to teach us. All will be resolved.
I'm still enjoying work, because I don't. Ok well, I show up but I’m basically the recorded voice you hear when you call any technology-on-par company. I even got to read a text book at work today!
Speaking of which, I started my first summer school class tonight. The first half of
Recent Starbucks experience
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"you know that RULE! Never get your hair cut before a big event!"
"I don't shrink."
"She used be 5'3", now she's 5'1"
"People think I'm a model. Ya, I get that all the time."
"He's going to buy my after-prom outfit."
"I need to get some wedges."
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Contents of the Starbucks parking lot
Toyota, Honda, Cadillac, new to owner 2002 BMW 745LI, Toyota, Lexis, Pontiac, Lexis, pedal bike converted to a motor bike( wtf!)
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ok now, serious question...
What's the point of a tattoo on your lower back if you cover it with your lime green underwear coming out the top of your low-rise clam diggers?