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gorillatick t1_ist0axi wrote

Reply to comment by Lallo-the-Long in More Same-Sex Couples Eligible for Survivor Benefits After VA Policy Change by EssoEssex

I mean, we’re a representative democracy. Nothing is set in stone.

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Lallo-the-Long t1_ist0yew wrote

Of course, but a supreme court ruling that the constitution protects lgbt people too is much stronger than a law passed by Congress. Same with Roe v Wade. That ruling was much stronger than any simple bill passed by Congress.

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treefitty350 t1_istnyik wrote

You say that, but my state votes 55/45 Red/Blue and the representation we have is 75/25. This state is fucked, possibly forever. Republicans here would have to grow a conscience and willingly give up power to redraw district lines fairly, which will literally never happen.

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