State of Ohio rejects Dudeism!? Whoa, wtf man?

[Tripnastic]

^^^   That's what I was thinking. Go to Universal Life Church, which is completely accepted in all 50 states, but make it a dudeist ceremony.

[Outer Element]

So, dudes, what do think think of the Church of the Latter Day Dude offering to send a threatening letter to whatever state rejected a dude's application for a license to solemnize marriages? The letter could say we are prepared to contact the ACLU if the situation isn't rectified, citing cases that have been won in court and whatever other legal backing we may have. It would basically be a form letter, ready to plug in recipient and address, then signed by a Dudely Higher-up with an appropriate official title and mailed.

We may be able to chip off more of those paraquat states this way. Plus, I think it would be very dudely if the CLDD were willing to step in just when a dude that has been rejected is ready to say fuck it. If this kind of a thing hasn't been done here before and if people think it's a good idea, I would be willing to do some research and put together a letter for review.

[cckeiser]

Sounds like a good idea to me, but we need to get The Dudely Lama's support on this one I think.
He needs to contact the lawyers down at the league office.

[Outer Element]

Damn--we have lawyers? Then, they'd know what to do.

[cckeiser]

Not sure, but I guess it wouldn't hurt to draft a letter just in case.

[Rev. Gary (revgms)]

I dunno, is this a fight we want to pick right now? Maybe, probably will have to some time. They are over the line, but do we want to be percieved as one who would pull a piece on the lanes.

Is there an appeals process? Would a less threatening, yo we are here, letter not satisfy this issue? Maybe explaining our "cyber congregation".

I'd say draw them out a little further on this, get them to expose their predjudices, and address them directly. If that doesn't work, then we let the lawyers show them what happens when you fuck a stranger in the ass.

[Outer Element]

I dunno, is this a fight we want to pick right now? Maybe, probably will have to some time. They are over the line, but do we want to be percieved as one who would pull a piece on the lanes.

Is there an appeals process? Would a less threatening, yo we are here, letter not satisfy this issue? Maybe explaining our "cyber congregation".

I'd say draw them out a little further on this, get them to expose their predjudices, and address them directly. If that doesn't work, then we let the lawyers show them what happens when you fuck a stranger in the ass.

Sounds good to me. Asking about appeals process--very dudely.

[BikerDude]

Ah Fuck it.

[meekon5]

Personally I don't recognise the state of Ohio!

[Lao Dude]

The State of Ohio is not a worthy fucking adversary man..not like the man in the black pajamas...

I think drafting a letter to Ohio...call it The Lake Huron Statement...could be effective to address this case...however. it's important not to let our thinking get uptight.  And make sure the letters is not the watered down version...

Recruiting a Brother Seamus to investigate the ins the outs and the strands in the old Secy of State's head....that's fucking interesting...

Seems like the Universal Life Church situation sets, like, a precedent...

Usually, states will take er easy when a religious group challenges their unchecked aggression....maybe an alliance with some fellow dudes in the Church of the Jedi may be in order...

but in the end..that's just their opinion, man..

Lao/LLS

[meekon5]

Actually it's a human rights issue!

Under Article 9:

(1) Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief, in worship, teaching, practice and observance.

(2) Freedom to manifest one's religion or beliefs shall be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of public safety, for the protection of public order, health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.

[Rev. Gary (revgms)]

Wot?
Meekon
Articles 18 and 29.
Not that being free from arbitrary arrest, detention or exile isn't worthy, just, well....aw fuckit, mark it ten Dude.

[Dude1967]

It would be worth it to pursue it further.

[FuckinA]

Sounds like they're a bunch of fuckin fascists!

[Outer Element]

Anybody check with Dudely Lama on this?