A while back:

Is Vicky Hartzler the Most Anti-Gay Candidate in America?

She’s hitting her Dem opponent-an architect of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell-for caving to the “extreme agenda” of the “gay movement.”

-By Nick Baumann

| Wed Oct. 20, 2010 4:30 PM EDT

….In 2004, Hartzler drew national and international attention for her work in the campaign for a constitutional amendment in Missouri to ban gay marriage. The amendment was the first of its kind and passed-by a huge margin-in August of that year. The Human Rights Campaign and other national gay rights groups had poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into the state to campaign against the amendment. Hartzler was quoted in national and international media celebrating her victory for “traditional marriage….”

[….]

“….Since the Missouri amendment’s passage, Hartzler’s been a go-to quote machine whenever there is national news about gay marriage rights….”

[….]

Representative Vicky Hartzler (r) is none too pleased with the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Today via Twitter:

Rep. Vicky Hartzler ‏@RepHartzler

#SCOTUS trampled the people’s voice. Judicial activism at its worst, impacting future generations.  12:00 PM – 26 Jun 2015

The times they are a changin’.

Representative Hartzler’s (r) statement:

Hartzler: Ruling is an affront to the states

Jun 26, 2015

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) released the following statement in regards to today’s Supreme Court ruling in the Obergefell v. Hodges case:

“I am disappointed in the Court’s decision to stifle the voices of Missouri’s voters.  Decisions on marriage policy should be left in the hands of the 50 states, allowing those who wish to define marriage as being between one man and one woman, as we did in Missouri, to do so.  Today’s ruling tramples on the voice of the people.  I will continue to champion marriage as the union between one man and one woman so every child has the opportunity to have both a mom and a dad.”

Actually, no, the status quo was an affront to the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

A few of the responses via Twitter:

HottyToddyAlum ‏@ADifferentRebel

@RepHartzler no ma’am you don’t know the people 12:09 PM – 26 Jun 2015

Alex Devlin ‏@_alexdevlin

@RepHartzler States rights are terminated when they become unconst. What makes you dislike = for all? Is it becuase they dont vote for you? 12:13 PM – 26 Jun 2015

Fake Vicky Hartzler ‏@VickiHartzler

.@RepHartzler THE HORROR!! Future generations might think that gay people deserve dignity and equality!! #LoveWins 12:22 PM – 26 Jun 2015

David Reichert ‏@dreichert1221

@RepHartzler This is why I won’t vote for you #LoveWins 12:32 PM – 26 Jun 2015

Dave ‏@303dk

@rephartzler when the “people’s voice” is wrong, that’s their job 12:41 PM – 26 Jun 2015

Representative Hartzler (r) via Facebook:

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler

With today’s ruling, five unelected judges in Washington, D.C., stole the voice from more than a million Missourians. Decisions on marriage policy should be left in the hands of the 50 states, allowing those who wish to define marriage as being between one man and one woman, as we did in Missouri, to do so.

A few of the Facebook responses:

[….] Well, you very quickly lost my vote.

[….] Marriage should not be in anyone’s hand. Who is anybody to say any two people cannot marry?

[….] It’s called checks and balances and it’s one of the safeguards against mob rule. I like rainbows.

[….] Now we have equality. Today freedom wins and love wins, which makes us a stronger citizenry and country. It is a great day.

Previously:

Are teh gay really so icky, Vicky? (March 24, 2011)

Representative Vicky Hartzler (r) on DADT: it’s all about the plumbing (April 1, 2011)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): teh gay are so icky (June 5, 2011)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): Oops, who let those gay people into my town hall? (June 30, 2011)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): frankly, it’s all about wedge issues (November 22, 2011)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): one issue, and one issue only (January 23, 2012)

Vicky Hartzler’s 10 Gay Marriage Analogies (August 23, 2012)

Campaign Finance: Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r), teh gay, and the Family Research Council (November 9, 2012)

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): really, it’s still all about the plumbing (February 13, 2013)

Marriage Equality in America (June 26, 2015)

Conversations like this are taking place today in courthouses across Missouri and America (June 26, 2015)

Recorders Association of Missouri: issuing marriage licenses for same sex couples in Missouri (June 26, 2015)

A statement from the president of the Recorders Association of Missouri:

June 26, 2015

Statement by the Recorders Association of Missouri Re: SCOTUS Ruling on same Sex Marriage

The primary function of the Recorder is to follow the statuatory duties for which they are entrusted as well as preserve documents with relation to property and other important events/transactions with the upmost care and consistency. One such responsibility is the issuance of marriage licenses. In recent years there have been a number of policy issues related to the function and Recorders ha[ve] consistently worked to comply with the standard at the time.

Immediately upon the ruling of the Supreme Court we requested clarification from our attorney to assess the applicability of the ruling, as well as the operational requirements such as time frame for compliance. The sum and substance of the ruling makes clear the Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution requires a State to license marriage between two people of the same sex. Additionally, rulings of the Supreme Court take effect 25 days after the date of the ruling unless the court states otherwise, which is not the case in this decision. It is important to point out that there is no restriction with regard to implementing the ruling before 25 days.

While we recognize the issue of same sex marriage may be uncomfortable for some in our community, the Office of recorder has consistently held itself to the highest standard of professionalism and constituent responsiveness. Our responsibilities require us to follow the law expeditiously and with care. Therefore, we are recommending to all recorders they review their current procedures related to the issuance of marriage licenses in the context of the Supreme Court’s ruling and act accordingly.

Jan Jones

Recorder of Deeds

President, Recorders Association of Missouri

Johnson County Courthouse

[….]

Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds Jan Jones informed us that she issued the first marriage license for a same sex couple in Johnson County early this afternoon.

Previously:

Marriage Equality in America (June 26, 2015)

Conversations like this are taking place today in courthouses across Missouri and America (June 26, 2015)

A little under an hour after this morning’s marriage equality ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court we stopped by the courthouse in Warrensburg to speak with Jan Jones, Johnson County Recorder of Deeds about the immediate impact of the ruling. Marriage licenses are issued by county recorders. As we were waiting to speak with the recorder a patron entered the office to inquire about getting a marriage license.

The office of Recorder of Deeds in the courthouse in Johnson County, Missouri.

Show Me Progress: So, you, you’ve shown up here today for the Johnson County Courthouse in Missouri, uh, for the Recorder to see if you can get a marriage license for same sex marriage.

Patron at Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds office: Correct.

Show Me Progress: So, uh, you, you just heard about the Supreme Court ruling?

Patron: Yes.

Show Me Progress: And so you decided to come out here?

Patron: Right.

[….]

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds:  Good morning.

Patron: Good morning. I guess we have a popular question for you.

[….]

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds:  And what’s your question?

Patron: I know it’s just passed, but what’s Johnson County doing? Is it gonna be the same application process, everything’s gonna be the same as it always has?

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds:  What we do here in the office will be the same…

Patron:  Okay.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds:  …you know, as far as people coming in.

Patron: I was just making sure she was handing me the right brochure. I didn’t know if you guys were gonna change one or what.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds:  Well, I’m kind of glad you said something about changing it. As soon as, what we’re waiting for right now, it was just issued.

Patron: Okay. Right, right.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds:  Right.

Patron: I know things don’t happen [finger snap].

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds:  Right.

Patron: I know, I understand.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds:  Our, our association attorney is reviewing, um, the ruling…

Patron: Okay.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds: And will have instructions for all Missouri recorders, uh, probably by noon today. That’s her goal.

Patron: Okay.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds: That will tell us exactly when it’s effective, you know. We don’t think it’s immediate. Could be next business day, we think it’s going to be the twenty-five days, but we don’t know that.

[….]

We can take the application, have you all sign it, we hold it in the drawer, and then when the, the magic day happens then we can issue the license and you can leave here with the license and go to whomever’s going to marry you.

Patron: Okay.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds: Okay?

Patron: Okay. That sounds like a plan. We’re gonna make that happen then.

[….]

I just didn’t know if anything was gonna change because I don’t.  You wouldn’t think and you wouldn’t think it would take ’em long due to the fact there’s other states that have, so.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds: Right. We’re ready to go. We just need, you know, we have, things have changed, we just need the attorney to say this is the day that we can begin issuing. So, soon as I hear back I can give you a call, let you know what they’ve told me, and we’ll move from there.

Patron: Thank you very much.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds: You’re welcome.

Patron: It’s a big day.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds: Yes, it is.

Patron: Believe it or not, I actually cried when the news…

[….]

Show Me Progress: …there’s actually some states already that are issuing.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds: Yes, I saw where Ohio…

Show Me Progress: Yeah, Ohio is issuing, so…

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds: And we might be issuing on Monday…

[….]

Show Me Progress: And so you’re, you’re prepared to, um, once you get the directives that you can operate and you’re prepared to start issuing licenses.

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds: Yes, yes, we’ve got our system ready to go. We’ve updated the system so that we can take gender and the gender, the system, won’t stop us from having two of the same.

Show Me Progress: So, So the system is already set so that you can…?

Jan Jones, Johnson County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds: Yeah. We’re ready to go.

[….]

Previously:

Marriage Equality in America (June 26, 2015)

This morning on the White House Facebook page.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled [pdf] 5-4 today that marriage equality is a 14th Amendment right and that same sex marriages in one state must be recognized in all other states.

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

Syllabus

OBERGEFELL ET AL. v. HODGES, DIRECTOR, OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ET AL.

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT

No. 14-556. Argued April 28, 2015-Decided June 26, 2015

[….]

….The Constitution, however, does not permit the State to bar same-sex couples from marriage on the same terms as accorded to couples of the opposite sex….

[….]

The Court, in this decision, holds same-sex couples may exercise the fundamental right to marry in all States. It follows that the Court also must hold-and it now does hold-that there is no lawful basis for a State to refuse to recognize a lawful same-sex marriage performed in another State on the ground of its same-sex character.

No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. As some of the petitioners in these cases demonstrate, marriage embodies a love that may endure even past death. It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their plea is that they do respect it, respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization’s oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.The judgment of the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is reversed.

It is so ordered.

Some of the reactions via social media:

President Obama ‏@POTUS

Today is a big step in our march toward equality. Gay and lesbian couples now have the right to marry, just like anyone else. #LoveWins 9:10 AM – 26 Jun 2015

Patrick Miller ‏@pmiller1693

In other words, KS and MO have no legal ground to stand on to deny issuing and recognizing same sex marriage licenses. That fight is over. 9:07 AM – 26 Jun 2015

Hillary Clinton ‏@HillaryClinton

Proud to celebrate a historic victory for marriage equality-& the courage & determination of LGBT Americans who made it possible. H 9:05 AM – 26 Jun 2015

MrJM ‏@MisterJayEm

Take a moment to think about all the truly stupid and hateful people that you’ve known and how miserable they are right now. 9:20 AM – 26 Jun 2015

Nancy Pelosi ‏@NancyPelosi

SCOTUS has unequivocally affirmed that equal justice means marriage equality for LGBT Americans! [….]  #LoveCantWait 9:15 AM – 26 Jun 2015

Jason Rosenbaum ‏@jrosenbaum

Bet the people who were opposed to MO 2004 gay marriage ban amendment are feeling vindicated right now. #SCOTUSMarriage 9:25 AM – 26 Jun 2015

Yes.

Claire McCaskill ‏@clairecmc

It’s a good day. No more discrimination against folks based on who they love! I love my country. 9:29 AM – 26 Jun 2015

A video released today from Hillary Clinton’s (D) presidential campaign:

Hillary Clinton (D): The story of America is a story of hard fought, hard won progress. And it continues today.

Groom: I can’t believe we’re here.

Hillary Clinton (D): New chapters are being written by men and women who believe that all of us, not just some, but all should have the chance to live up to our God given potential.

Groom: The reason I can’t believe it is because…

Hillary Clinton (D): This progress was not easily won. People fought and organized and campaigned in public squares and private spaces to change not only laws, but hearts and minds.

Groom: I remember all of the thoughts that ran through my head when I started to realize that I was gay. Why me? What am I gonna do? Will anyone love me? I’ll never get married. That’s the one that really hurt. I’ll never get married.

Hillary Clinton (D): And thanks to that work of generations for millions of individuals barriers that once prevented people from enjoying the full measure of liberty…      

Groom: I felt sad.

Hillary Clinton (D): …the full experience of dignity…

Groom: I felt alone.

Hillary Clinton (D): …and the full benefits of humanity have fallen away.

Groom: I’ll never feel alone. I love you.

[….]

Hillary Clinton (D): Some have suggested that gay rights and human rights are separate and distinct. But in fact they are one and the same. Being LGBT does not make you less human. And that is why gay rights are human rights and human rights are gay rights.

[Stand with LGBT families]

[paid for by Hillary for America].

Previously:

Oh yeah, Hillary’s gonna run (August 18, 2014)

Go North (September 3, 2014)

Road Trip! – the 2014 Harkin Steak Fry (September 5, 2014)

Bet the farm (September 14, 2014)

The Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa – September 14, 2014 (September 15, 2014)

Hillary Clinton at the Harkin Steak Fry: “I’m back!” (September 15, 2014)

“I’m Back” Hillary Clinton at Harkin Steak Fry (September 16, 2014)

Super Twitter (February 2, 2015)

The campaign begins (April 10, 2015)

Hillary breaks the Internet (April 12, 2015)

The first rule of campaign swag (April 12, 2015)

Asking for a friend (May 18, 2015)

Organizing for Hillary – Warrensburg – June 18, 2015 (June 18, 2015)

The cult of the lost cause.

A bill filed by Senator Ed Emery (r):

FIRST REGULAR SESSION

SENATE BILL NO. 555 [pdf]

98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCED BY SENATOR EMERY.

Read 1st time February 26, 2015, and ordered printed.

ADRIANE D. CROUSE, Secretary.

2369S.01I

AN ACT

To repeal section 451.022, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to marriages other than a marriage between a man and a woman, with an emergency clause.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, as follows:

Section A. Section 451.022, RSMo, is repealed and one new section

2 enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 451.022, to read as follows:

451.022. 1. It is the public policy of this state to recognize marriage only between a man and a woman.

2. Any purported marriage not between a man and a woman is invalid.

3. No recorder shall issue a marriage license, except to a man and a woman.

4. A marriage between persons of the same sex other than a marriage between a man and a woman will not be recognized or enforced for any purpose in this state even when valid where contracted.

5. (1) No state or local taxpayer funds or salaries of an employee of the state or any political subdivision or instrumentality of the state shall be disbursed for an activity that includes the licensing or support of marriage other than a marriage between a man and a woman.

(2) Any employee of the state or any political subdivision or instrumentality of the state who willfully and knowingly violates the provisions of this section may be terminated and shall no longer receive any salary and employee benefits.

(3) Any active employee who is a member of any retirement system established by the state of Missouri or any political subdivision or instrumentality of the state for the purpose of providing plan benefits for elected or appointed public officials or employees of the state of Missouri or any political subdivision or instrumentality of the state, who is not yet vested as of the effective date of this section, and who willfully and knowingly violates the provisions of this section shall not be eligible to receive any retirement benefits from the respective plan, except such member may still request from the respective retirement system a refund of the member’s plan contributions, including interest credited to the participant’s account.

Section B. Because of the need to clarify licensing procedures, section A of this act is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, welfare, peace and safety, and is hereby declared to be an emergency act within the meaning of the constitution, and section A of this act shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.

[emphasis in original]

He must have inadvertently left out the death penalty. Stoning could work.

Priorities. Think of all those localities and the legal fees they’re going to pile up.

With an emergency clause? Let it go, dude.

Introduced yesterday:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 85

97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES COLONA (Sponsor), BUTLER, HUBBARD, MEREDITH, LAFAVER, GARDNER, MORGAN, DUNN, WEBBER, RIZZO, MIMS, MONTECILLO, CARPENTER, KELLY (45), MCCANN BEATTY, SCHUPP, ELLINGTON, NEWMAN, MITTEN, SWEARINGEN, KIRKTON, MCNEIL, BURNS, HUMMEL, NICHOLS, MCMANUS, NORR, SMITH, PACE, CURTIS AND PETERS (Co-sponsors).

6437L.01I    D. ADAM CRUMBLISS, Chief Clerk

JOINT RESOLUTION

Submitting to the qualified voters of Missouri an amendment repealing section 33 of article I of the Constitution of Missouri, and adopting one new section in lieu thereof relating to marriage.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring therein:

           That at the next general election to be held in the state of Missouri, on Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014, or at a special election to be called by the governor for that purpose, there is hereby submitted to the qualified voters of this state, for adoption or rejection, the following amendment to article I of the Constitution of the state of Missouri:

           Section A. Section 33, article I, Constitution of Missouri, is repealed and one new section adopted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 33, to read as follows:

           Section 33. That to be valid and recognized in this state, a marriage [shall] may exist [only] between a man and a woman as well as between a same-sex couple.

[emphasis in original]

Time is on our side.

Previously:

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D): for marriage equality (March 24, 2013)

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D): cue the trolls (March 25, 2013)

Senator Claire McCaskill (D) [file photo]

Even more anti marriage equality troll excess on Senator Claire McCaskill’s facebook page:

….”Dear Claire,

Your official position on same-sex marriage will be changing. From now on, you are for it. As always, thank you for your blind compliance.

Signed,

Dem Leadership”….

….Shame on Claire. You never stated an agree or disagree with the same sex marrage until your lord and God Obama made a stand. If there is actually a statement on recored before he made his politically correct statement. If their is please print it also all the links that I can check on it….

….Claire: Do you love that unborn aborted child? After all, Cell division is proof of life. Human DNA is proof of human life, and Human DNA different than that of the mother is proof of individual human life….

….The common misconception is that you serve the people, but some are aware you and those like you serve yourself. Adults don’t want their lives controlled by what your children think or what you think history will agree with. It usually agrees with who writes it, not fact….

Is that a fact?

The trolls continue:

….What one generation does, the next generation takes to excess. When will it end?….

Uh, when there’s equality for everyone? Just guessing.

….I disagree with your stand Senator. Looking fwd to your leaving office….

The earliest would be January 2019.

….But if your Love and Hope is not in God, then the bible quote will not pertain to you..

You must worship the creator, not the created!! I noticed the post about claire wanting gay marriage in Missouri to pass was deleted, this sort of behavior (gay and lesbian) is an abomination and against the laws of God!! I will still pray for you and those lost to this way of life..

It won’t matter how many times this sort of posts get deleted, or how many fancy distorted ways you advocate for this behavior, you will not escape your judgement day with God, nor will any of us!! I urge you please, reconsider your position on this matter….

Ah, someone with a direct line.

….Clarie’s childern must be queers!….

….So are you pretending to be a christian now.Claire?….

Who’s asking?

….This is why you’ll be unemployed soon….

Uh, January 2019 at the earliest. Are there no trolls who understand the length of a term for a United States Senator? Seriously?

….Your turning one Nation Under God into One Nation Head to Hell…Marriage is a Biblical joining of a man and a women Government should not have anything to do with marriages….

I think we just met the first person in line who gave up their federal tax advantages when it comes to marriage. Yeah, right.

The trolls doth protest too much, methinks.

Previously:

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D): for marriage equality (March 24, 2013)

Senator Claire McCaskill (D) [file photo].

Today, on Senator Claire McCaskill’s (D) facebook page:

“Good people disagree with me. On the other hand, my children have a hard time understanding why this is even controversial. I think history will agree with my children.” – Claire

Some of the responses:

…Why are U S Border Patrol uniforms being made in Mexico?…

…Strange that you don’t think the government should say who you can marry, yet you want to tell us what firearms to own, how much ammunition and what type we can own. Glad to see your so open minded…

…I totally disagree with your vote for gun control through the UN. Your name is on the list of those voting in favor of UN gun control. I WILL do everything in my power to vote you out next year. You are trampling upon my constitutional rights as a law abiding citizen. While doing nothing to stop CRIMINALS…

It’s 2017 already? Seems like yesterday…

Let’s do the Time Warp again:

…It’s astounding, time is fleeting

Madness takes its toll

But listen closely, not for very much longer

I’ve got to keep control…

And, it continues:

…All who are from the State of Missouri Vote McCaskill out of office. She is failing to up hold her Oath of office and our constitution…

…Homosexual or same sex marriage is wrong, I will not support it for it is a sin. You have gays saying our lifestyle is wrong. they can not procreate for their existance. they indoctrinate…

…So… Who are you working for exactly?…

…Serious question: Why is there no effort to legalize polygamy? Can polygamists from other countries legally immigrate with their entire family to our country? I do not really understand why the legalization of polygamy doesn’t come before the legalization of same sex relationships…

…Funny how AFTER the election you have come to a NEW conclusion…

…Ms. McCaskill’s arrogance is breath-taking. Funny how people like McCaskill can find rights that aren’t in the constitution but cannot see the one’s that are there in black-and-white…

…Once and for all. God does not hate gay people. He loves gay people. God hates the act of homo-sexual sex which he considers sin. There will be people in heaven who will have committed this sin. However there is not going to be anyone who makes their sin their God there…

Senator McCaskill needs to get better trolls.

Senator Claire McCaskill (D) [file photo]

Today, a post on Senator Claire McCaskill’s (D) non-government web site:

And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. I Corinthians 13

The question of marriage equality is a great American debate. Many people, some with strong religious faith, believe that marriage can only exist between a man and a woman. Other people, many of whom also have strong religious faith, believe that our country should not limit the commitment of marriage to some, but rather all Americans, gay and straight should be allowed to fully participate in the most basic of family values.

I have come to the conclusion that our government should not limit the right to marry based on who you love. While churches should never be required to conduct marriages outside of their religious beliefs, neither should the government tell people who they have a right to marry.

My views on this subject have changed over time, but as many of my gay and lesbian friends, colleagues and staff embrace long term committed relationships, I find myself unable to look them in the eye without honestly confronting this uncomfortable inequality. Supporting marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples is simply the right thing to do for our country, a country founded on the principals of liberty and equality.

Good people disagree with me. On the other hand, my children have a hard time understanding why this is even controversial. I think history will agree with my children.

The times they are a-changin’…