I think I like this pack!

Like I told a few people that were talking crap about Mingle. Mingle is what you make it, and if you think its boring, than do something to make it fun, or shut the hell up. I dont think that back talking is necessary at all, and yes, it has drawn the line in a few of my friendships, because I defend Mingle. They have never done anything to me that I did not deserve!

And I will ALWAYS LOVE MINGLE!

(and you know me well enough to know that I DONT BROWN NOSE!)

A great OP!...Because I am both a wordsmith and a hopeless romantic, I got hung up on the word rare ...How well you get to know someone via internet communication depends on your primary reason for joining a "social networking" site and your willingness to communicate honestly...If you are here to find love, you must realize that every member is not here for that reason...People join for a myriad of reasons, finding love is just one of them...So when you send 10 or 12 emails and you get a 10% return on your investment your are actually garnering a good response...Also, of those not responding, all are not avoiding you because they are prejudging you or your motives...By not responding, they are responding "non" interest...If you stop and consider that for a moment you might conclude, as I did when I first joined, that no response is a pretty good way to receive a "no thanks"....You might consider it a blessing in disguise that has the potential to save you a lot of aggravation and wasted time....At the very least, consider it a perfect example of the type of person you are not looking for and move on...If you really want to find love and make friends, the internet is an excellent venue...Welcome to the fabulous Mingle forum community, the best place to begin your search!

Was it that obvious?

And that's just one of many reasons why I love him Con!! Wish there were more like him!

that's all this thing really is!

A lollypop..

Flipping the facts won't change the meaning....The fact is states do have laws and those laws must apply equally under the U.S. Constitution...What applies to some must apply to all...If you want government out of it then marriage for EVERYONE SHOULD BE BANNED...I hate to think what we, as a nation, might be facing without some of those laws though...

In the United States, until the mid-19th century, common-law marriages were recognized as valid, but thereafter some states began to invalidate common-law marriages. Common-law marriages, if recognized, are valid, notwithstanding the absence of a marriage license. The requirement for a marriage license was used as a mechanism to prohibit whites from marrying blacks, mulattos, Japanese, Chinese, Native Americans, Mongolians, Malays or Filipinos. By the 1920s, 38 states used the mechanism.
The specifications for obtaining a marriage license vary between states. In general, however, both parties must appear in person at the time the license is obtained; be of marriageable age (i.e. over 18 years; lower in some states with the consent of a parent); present proper identification (typically a driver's license, state ID card, birth certificate or passport; more documentation may be required for those born outside of the United States); and neither must be married to anyone else (proof of spouse's death or divorce may be required, by someone who had been previously married in some states).
The US states of Connecticut, Wisconsin, Indiana, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Mississippi[4][5]and the District of Columbia in the past did have a requirement to have a blood test before obtaining a marriage licence, but have since been abolished.
Many states require 1 to 6 days to pass between the granting of the license and the marriage ceremony. After the marriage ceremony, both spouses and the officiant sign the marriage license (some states also require a witness). The officiant or couple then files for a certified copy of the marriage license and a marriage certificate with the appropriate authority. Some states also have a requirement that a license be filed within a certain time after its issuance, typically 30 or 60 days, following which a new license must be obtained.
Marriage licenses in the United States fall under the jurisdiction of the state in which the ceremony is performed; however, the marriage is generally recognized across the country through the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the US Constitution. In some instances, as is the case with same-sex marriages, other states may not recognize a marriage license from another state.[6] The state in which they are married holds the record of that marriage. Traditionally, working with law enforcement was the only means of searching and accessing marriage license information across state lines.[7]

Controversy in the US
Some groups believe that the requirement to obtain a marriage license is unnecessary and/or immoral. The Libertarian Party, for instance, believes that all marriages should be civil, not requiring sanction from the state.[8][9] Libertarians argue that marriage is a right, and that by allowing the state to exercise control over marriage, it is implied that we merely have privilege, not the right, to marry. As an example, those born in the US receive a birth certificate, not a birth license.[10] Some Christian groups also argue that a marriage is a contract between a man and a woman presided over by the Christian God, so no authorization from the state is required. In some US states, the state is cited as a party in the marriage contract[11] which is seen by some as an infringement.[12]
Marriage licenses have also been the subject of controversy for affected minority groups. Perhaps most notably, California's Proposition 8 has been the subject of heavy criticism by advocates of same-sex marriage.[13] including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community whose ability to marry is often limited by state regulations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_license

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