Earlier this monthGene Barfield and his partner, Tim LaCroix married the same morning the LTBB tribal council voted to recognize same-sex unions as long as one member belonged to this tribe.  They got married to celebrate their 30th aniversary in Michigan a state that doesnt recognize same sex marriages.  They said that they never wanted to go to another state to get married but wanted to get married in the state they love and live in.  Native Americans are self goverened so they are able to make their own laws, however it doesnt mean that Michigan or any other state will recognize it.  Michigan is one of the states that recognizes marriage as a union between one man and women.  i think that this is strange becuase according to full faith and credit each state must recognize the official documents and civil judgment



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