12 Ridiculous Laws States Would Rather Have Than Gay Marriage (PHOTOS)

Currently, 30 states have amendments in their constitutions that unequivocally ban same-sex marriage. While we have faith that these states may adopt an attitude that truly allows freedom for all, presently, many of them include this strangely specific law in their legal guiding document.

But strange laws in the United States are nothing new. We've documented the most ridiculous state and municipal laws before, but this time we'd like to take a look at some laws on the books in states where gay marriage is currently banned. (We only chose a handful -- this list only represents about half the states where gay marriage is not legal). These laws range from the ridiculous and absurd to the disturbing and federally illegal. See what's really on the books in some states and vote for the most ridiculous!

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In the Alaska Constitution: "To be valid or recognized in this State, a marriage may exist only between one man and one woman." Also on the books: It is unlawful to view moose from an airplane. (via Dumb Laws)

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In the Alaska Constitution:

"To be valid or recognized in this State, a marriage may exist only between one man and one woman."

Also on the books:

It is unlawful to view moose from an airplane. (via Dumb Laws)

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[Shain Ellison Thomas]

02:32 AM on 12/22/2010

This is hilarious. How man ridiculous laws are there in this country? Too many. It is like we are living in a country of people that seems to think that they can impose their will in situations which relatively have absolutely nothing to do with them. The decision whether or not to marry should be up to the couple that is considering being married; which means that the very idea that such a private matter as this be open to a popularity vote is nothing short of being repugnant to me, for heterosexuals would certainly oppose such a notion.

[carnitine]

12:58 AM on 12/22/2010

They have tons of stupid laws on the books I don't see what they have to do with gay marriage. They don't believe same-sex couples are a real marriage..why is that hard to comprehend?

[Shain Ellison Thomas]

02:41 AM on 12/22/2010

The reason that they do not consider same-gender couples on the same level as opposite-gender couples is that the former are not able to procreate without assistance from a third party. This is a ridiculous argument; if married was only for procreation, those that do not want children would not be able to marry. That would also include people that are incapable of having children. Another argument for not allowing same-gender couples to marry is that marriage is a religious institution. If married were a religious institution; atheists, and agnostics would not be allowed to marry.

[Shain Ellison Thomas]

02:49 AM on 12/22/2010

It isn't hard to comprehend. What is hard to comprehend for those that don't believe that same-gender couples is a real marriage is that the choice whether or not to marry is not up for a popularity vote; the choice whether or not to be married is personal to the couple, to quote one of my favourite television shows, "freedom of choice is not a minority value just because the majority does not agree with the minority's choice."

[cef911f1]

10:01 PM on 11/21/2010

It's pretty hard to find much humor in this. As an American, it's embarrassing.

[Ioan Lightoller]

02:28 PM on 11/24/2010

Yes, it is. But then there are plenty of Americans who don't mind embarrassing the rest of us.

[Shain Ellison Thomas]

02:51 AM on 12/22/2010

It is unfortunate but very true.

[ILoveWaffles]

10:14 AM on 11/21/2010

I don't think this Alaskan law prohibiting viewing a moose from an airplane is all that strange - it's probably to prevent people from shooting them, ala Sarah Palin-style.

[michael j norton]

11:22 AM on 11/21/2010

Except she used a helicopter. And frankly I'm not surprised that Arizona, the state that gave us SB1070 would allow a man to beat his wife once a month.

[monstersfromtheid]

06:18 PM on 11/20/2010

No mention of the states where it's illegal to own sex toys unless they are only for decorative purposes??

[Countess 1]

06:49 PM on 11/19/2010

I never thought that THE NEW YORK LAW AGAINST WEARING BATHING ATTIRE ON THE STREETS is silly......but, upon further thought, I guess it IS quite ridiculous!

[Marcia75]

03:42 PM on 11/17/2010

I NEVER got beer and soup in Nebraska!!! Dammit.

[Katy Brogan]

12:52 PM on 11/16/2010

That's good to know... I will make sure my husband fully submits to the Arizona Law accordingly.. But only after I ask to see his papers because if he's in this country illegally then he technically can't beat me...

[Gabriel Chan]

02:14 PM on 11/15/2010

Margarine and hydrogenated fats kill, that Wisconsin law makes sense.

[MoralHumanist]

05:38 AM on 11/19/2010

In Quebec Canada they simply made it so you cannot dye the margarine yellow. It has to be served the whitish-grey it really is...

Problem solved. ;P

[Shain Ellison Thomas]

02:53 AM on 12/22/2010

So does tobacco and alcohol products...

[Aluminaste]

10:59 PM on 11/13/2010

Oh crap...I was in Riverside like 2 months ago and kissed someone...I didn't wash my lips with carbonized rose water...I hope no one noticed...

[Craig Bowers]

11:05 PM on 11/18/2010

Sorry, but I gotta turn you in. The law is the law.

[Ioan Lightoller]

02:29 PM on 11/24/2010

Faved. I honestly needed the laugh.

[Diona Parish]

01:39 PM on 11/13/2010

OMG! For real? As a lesbian from Oklahoma I am shaking my head...cause really? My marrying my partner of 13 yrs would be the equivalent of cruel bear fights? I'll tell you what (not you personally), you keep your head out of my bedroom and I promise not to endanger all of those wonderful heterosexual marriages that are working out so well.

What I find really frightening is that these same people are governing our states, making and enforcing "laws". It is both sad and tragic that fear is the order of the day, and attention to what others are doing is held fast, ahead of awareness of self and the enlightenment of faults possessed by the same people pointing fingers. We should all be cleaning up our own messes so as to have less time to criticize and throw rocks at others. In other words, they need to pay more attention to self improvement and how to live the lives that they would all like us to think they are living! Can anyone say Larry Craig?

[Ioan Lightoller]

05:55 PM on 11/13/2010

Fanned and faved. I am a happily-married lesbian and the bigots can stay out of my marriage and I won't interfere in theirs. Well-said. Read some of the bigotry on the newest DADT post. The virulence and ignorance of these people is frightening.

[MoralHumanist]

05:40 AM on 11/19/2010

Come to Canada, your just a person here. Welcome!

[Toisie Mowery]

12:20 AM on 11/13/2010

ARE YOU SERIOUS?.................

[Kelly Hayes]

07:05 PM on 11/12/2010

While gays should certainly have the right to marry, there's nothing ridiculous about banning horse tripping or bear wrestling. These practices are disgusting and inhumane, and should be illegal.

[nightwind928]

11:42 AM on 11/17/2010

Bear wrestling is one thing...bare wrestling is quite another.. (wink)

[Ioan Lightoller]

02:31 PM on 11/24/2010

I'll drink to that. They certainly are disgusting and inhumane.

F&F.

[shmoonie]

06:34 PM on 11/12/2010

That sign is not from Alaska, Canada probably. We use miles not kilometers. And you can view moose from a plane but you can't shoot the same day as sighting one. You also cannot harass the moose from a plane. Or point out any moose you see to any hunter. Thats illegal.

[Syrlinus]

01:24 PM on 11/13/2010

But you can shot from a helicopter, apparently.

[Ioan Lightoller]

05:56 PM on 11/13/2010

Nah, I think that's just in Alaska.

[ME623]

11:31 AM on 11/12/2010

These are all stupid laws, but these 2 really get me. LOL So if I see a racoon mauling my child, I can't kill him, but it's okay for the animal to kill my child? Is it okay to beat your wife twice a month?

[TheMilesHome]

05:28 PM on 11/12/2010

Don't be ridiculous!!

You can only beat your wife ONCE a month!

Do you think Arizonians are barbarians??

[Diona Parish]

01:50 PM on 11/13/2010

Possibly, if you are a married (straight) woman or a Latino, or gay or lesbian. Reminds me of the "Rule of Thumb". I cringe every time I hear a woman use that expression. It was created to impose some kind of loose boundary for a man to comply with in regards to beating his wife. As long as a husband did not beat his wife with anything bigger around than his thumb, he was golden and had a green light to carry on. Turns my stomach.