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Thoughts on the Supreme Court's DOMA ruling

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In yet another ruling that will bolster the Republicans, the Roberts court strikes down DOMA.
I’m in favor of gay rights but am disturbed that our political system gives us marijuana legalization and gay rights but not economic justice, fair elections, or peace.

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