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'Rude': Couple irate after judge refuses to officiate their same-sex marriage (www.rawstory.com)
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A civil judge in Syracuse, New York, recently refused to officiate a wedding between two women, in an apparent violation of anti-discrimination laws.

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[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 33 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not just rude, down right illegal. If only the judge had some way to know about what is legal and what is not. As you say, honeymoon paid for, kids tuition covered, maybe even retirement all taken care of for them. Maybe Felicia PItts Davis is just sort of 'left handedly' generous beyond belief.

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 20 points 1 month ago (1 children)

All on the taxpayer dime. Judges should be made to retain malpractice insurance just like cops should.

[–] ryannathans@aussie.zone 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Cops have insurance? I only see taxpayers pick up their tab

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Read the last word of the sentence. You were so close.