Sanctity of marriage and the concept of States' Rights are under attack while homosexuals look to take full advantage of the legal maneuverings occurring within the courts.
http://www.tpnn.com/2014/10/25/nc-judge-stands-up-for-his-beliefs-in-same-sex-marriage-fight/
While supporters of same-sex marriage rejoice over the recent rulings of activist courts, it is seldom mentioned in articles hailing these decisions that the Judicial Branch is overturning voter-approved measures that serve as an affirmation of the democratic process.
As the Supreme Court ducks and dodges a full ruling on the issue of homosexual unions, states like Oregon and North Carolina are forced to accommodate the rulings of lower federal courts that are rapidly overturning voter-approved bans on same-sex marriages. While not only the sanctity of marriage remains under attack, the concept of states’ rights remains under attack simultaneously.
However, it is not only a theoretical state-federal squabble, but a very-real battle over the issue of marriage that has spilled-over into the private sector. Throughout the country, there are countless examples of small businesses being forced to provide flowers, cakes, photography and other goods and services to homosexuals looking to take full advantage of the legal maneuverings occurring within the courts.
Many have opted to close-down shop rather than bend to the will of bullies. In North Carolina, a judge has stepped down from his prestigious position out of protest.
On October 10th, 2014, North Carolina’s voter-approved ban on homosexual marriage was overturned by the Fourth Circuit Court. Last week, Swain County Magistrate Judge Gilbert Breedlove resigned from the bench upon which he sat for 24 years rather than be forced into violating his principles.
“It was my only option,” Breedlove said. “We were directed we had to perform the marriages, and that was just something I couldn’t do because of my religious beliefs.”
“I was Christian when I started,” said Breedlove. “Then, the law didn’t require me to perform something that was against my religious belief. Now that law has changed its requirements.”
Whether one is a supporter or opponent of the legalization of same-sex marriage, the issue has been irreparably marred by an “ends justify the means” mentality that has skirted gaining public approval in favor of ramming activist court rulings down the throats of Americans who have largely rejected the legalization of homosexual marriage by approving bans in 32 states.
The result has been a secular crusade against Christians and other persons opposed to the adulteration of the concept of marriage via the legalization of homosexual unions.
While it certainly is a shame that Judge Breedlove was offered the choice between dogmatically following the orders of activist courts and violating his principles, the fact that he did not bend to the will of judicial bullies shows a strength of character and should inspire others who wonder if there are still people of principle within the Judicial Branch.
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