Legislators in Massachusetts voted not to hold a referendum on same-sex marriage, on the nonsensical theory that "you don't put civil rights up for a vote.".* Legislators in Massachusetts voted not to hold a referendum on same-sex marriage Noun 1. same-sex marriage - two people of the same sex who live together as a family; "the legal status of same-sex marriages has been hotly debated" couple, twosome, duet, duo - a pair who associate with one another; "the engaged couple"; "an inseparable , on the nonsensical theory that "you don't put civil rights up for a vote." Same-sex marriage was imposed on the state by a vote of seven judges. The public did not oppose this redefinition Noun 1. redefinition - the act of giving a new definition; "words like `conservative' require periodic redefinition"; "she provided a redefinition of his duties" definition - a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol of marriage forcefully force·ful adj. Characterized by or full of force; effective: was persuaded by the forceful speaker to register to vote; enacted forceful measures to reduce drug abuse. enough to reverse that decision. Supporters of same-sex marriage are now saying that the legislature's vote shows that their policy has democratic legitimacy--which is another way of saying that judicial activism Noun 1. judicial activism - an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court) broad interpretation isn't judicial activism when it's successful. |
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