Texas Judge Who’s Against Gay Marriage Will Conduct The Ceremonies…But There’s A Catch

Despite the SCOTUS gay marriage ruling, some clerks and public officials have vowed to stick with their personal beliefs, refusing to recognize gay marriages or perform the ceremonies.

Texas Judge James R. DePiazz happens to be one of those opposed to gay marriage. He’s not refusing to conduct gay marriage ceremonies, but there’s a catch.

While he says gay marriage goes against his “personal convictions on marriage,” he will still perform a gay marriage ceremony if a couple makes an appointment with him. However, they have to sign a piece of paper first, acknowledging that DePiazz prefers not to perform the ceremony.

“Judge DePiazza prefers to NOT conduct same-sex ceremonies, but will not decline anyone who chooses to schedule with him,” it reads.

It also says, “While we may not necessarily agree with, we acknowledge Judge DePiazza’s position that he prefers to not conduct same-sex marriages and agree to not address the topic of same-sex marriages with Judge DePiazza before, during or after the ceremony.”

Honestly, what gay couple would WANT someone who doesn’t want to conduct the ceremony to do so? Would you want someone to "marry" you and your spouse if they made you sign a piece of paper acknowledging that they preferred not to? I wouldn’t.

“It’s my personal belief that individuals who want to conduct a marriage ceremony understand my convictions,” DePiazza said. “If it was me, I would prefer to have someone who was in agreement with me.”

Needless to say, I think this is kind of a genius idea.

Thoughts?

h/t The Blaze