Quote Of The Day - Paul Hard

"Four years ago, this journey began in grief and pain. I am grateful that the courts have ruled that it will end in justice and equality for couples like David and me. I pray that equality for LGBT Americans continues and need not be won at the cost of sorrow and turmoil. I hope that this decision marks a new day for Alabamians and others in the public’s recognition of my marriage and a love that is equal to any other." - Paul Hard (above right with his late husband), who last week finally won his legal battle against his evil former mother-in-law.

Hard was represented by the SPLC, who announced the closure of the case today. Here's how it all started:

Hard, an assistant professor at a Montgomery area university, and Fancher were married in May 2011 in Massachusetts. Fancher was killed three months later when his car collided with a large truck on Alabama’s Interstate 65. Hard sued the trucking companies in a separate case not filed by the SPLC, and that suit was settled in July 2014. On the morning of the accident, when Hard arrived at the hospital in Prattville, Alabama, a receptionist refused to give him any information about his husband. He was told he was not a member of Fancher’s “family” and that gay marriages weren’t recognized in Alabama. Finally, a hospital orderly told Hard, “Well, he’s dead.” After receiving the traumatic news, a funeral home director cited Alabama law in insisting that the death certificate indicate Fancher was never married – even though Fancher and Hard were legally married in Massachusetts. Likewise, the state would not recognize Hard as the surviving spouse. Fancher’s mother, Pat Fancher, sought to be the sole beneficiary of the wrongful death suit proceeds, even though Hard was due a portion as the surviving spouse.

The mother-in-law was represented by the Foundation For Moral Law, which was founded by Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore after he was first booted from the bench. Since Moore's reelection the group has been headed by Moore's wife, Kayla Moore. The SPLC has filed unrelated judicial ethics complaints against Roy Moore for his calls to defy the US Supreme Court's Obergefell ruling.

ALABAMA: SPLC Updates Complaint That Roy Moore Has Violated Judicial Ethics

AL.com reports:

In its filing today, SPLC says Moore has committed new ethics violations by improperly commenting on pending or impending cases in numerous speeches and interviews; by suggesting that Supreme Court precedent need not be followed; and by announcing that he would recuse himself from cases rather than apply precedents with which he disagreed. The SPLC also contends Moore's continued association with the Foundation for Moral Law also violates the Alabama Canon of Judicial Ethics. Moore's wife, Kayla, services as the president of the legal services organization; Moore is listed as president emeritus.

"Justice Moore has been removed from office for unethical actions once before, but it's clear that he hasn't learned his lesson," SPLC President Richard Cohen said in a statement. "It's obviously unethical for him to urge defiance of a United States Supreme Court ruling. He needs to understand that he is a judge, not a preacher." The SPLC complaint states that in a July 7 interview with political activist Randall Terry, Moore indicated that he was in "active" conflict with the federal judiciary over its "horrendous opinion" in the same-sex marriage case and was fighting the same-sex ruling with briefs and speeches.

The SPLC's original complaint, filed in January, contends that Moore is "encouraging lawlessness by attempting to assemble state officials and judges to oppose the federal court system."

ALABAMA: Evil Mother-In-Law LOSES, Court Orders Big Payout To Gay Widower

Evil Alabama mother-in-law Pat Fancher and the Foundation For Moral Law have finally lost their attempt to deny gay widower Paul Hard the proceeds from a wrongful death suit filed on behalf of his late husband, who died in a car accident in 2011. Equality Case Files has the order:

The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to issue a check drawn on ServisFirst Bank where the funds are deposited in a money market account for the principal amount of $552,956.69, plus ninety percent of all interest earned to date that is due for distribution to Plaintiff Paul Hard. This check shall be made payable to Servis First Bank. ServisFirst Bank shall provide the Clerk of the Court with official checks payable to: a. The Southern Poverty Law Center Client Trust Account in the principal amount of $552,956.69, plus ninety percent interest earned to date; and b. The Clerk of the Court for ten percent of all interest earned to date to the U.S. Treasury.

Two weeks ago the Foundation For Moral Law filed an argument which claimed that the Obergefell ruling does not apply retroactively to unsettled legal claims.

"The issue is not whether someone may marry a member of the same sex today. The issue is whether a court may or should look back four years and recognize a marriage that was not legally valid. Of course, if the marriage is recognized it will only cause further economic harm to a family which has already lost one its own. And if recognized, this man will be awarded an entire spousal share of the wrongful death proceeds which would be unjust even under normal circumstances considering the two were 'married' less than 3 months."

Immediately following the above-linked ruling, the Foundation For Moral Law filed a motion to set aside the order. The same judge responded by saying, "Didn't I just say go fuck yourself?"

RELATED: The Foundation For Moral Law was headed by Roy Moore until he won reelection to the Alabama Supreme Court. The group is now headed by his wife, Kayla Moore. The Foundation For Moral Law openly advocates for replacing the government of the United States with a Christian theocracy ruled by "biblical law."

Evil Alabama Mother Still Won't Let Dead Son's Husband Have His Estate

Remember Patricia Fancher, the evil Alabama mother who hired the Foundation For Moral Law to petition SCOTUS to keep her former son-in-law, Paul Hard, from inheriting his dead husband's estate? Despite the Obergefell ruling, she is still fighting. From the FML's executive director Matthew Kidd:

"The issue is not whether someone may marry a member of the same sex today. The issue is whether a court may or should look back four years and recognize a marriage that was not legally valid. Of course, if the marriage is recognized it will only cause further economic harm to a family which has already lost one its own. And if recognized, this man will be awarded an entire spousal share of the wrongful death proceeds which would be unjust even under normal circumstances considering the two were 'married' less than 3 months."

From FML president Kayla Moore, wife of Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore:

"It is outrageous that five unelected lawyers on the U.S. Supreme Court think they can invalidate a constitutional amendment adopted by 81% of Alabama voters in 2006, on the flimsy ground that violates a so-called 'right' found nowhere in the Constitution. It adds insult to injury to contend that this so-called 'right' should be applied retroactively to matters that should have been settled long ago."

Back in November 2014 the Social Security Administration advised Paul Hard that since he and his late husband were not married "under the laws of Alabama," he is not eligible for federal death benefits. In February 2015, when same-sex marriage first became legal in Alabama, Paul Hard was granted an amended death certificate declaring him to have been the legal spouse of his late husband. That's when Hard's evil former mother-in-law employed the FML in an attempt to thwart Hard's receipt of his share of the settlement in a wrongful death suit filed following his late husband's car accident. According to yesterday's press release, the FML is now claiming that Obergefell does not retroactively apply to unsettled legal actions. Not incidentally, the FML openly advocates for replacing the government of the United States with a Christian theocracy ruled by "biblical law."

At The Latest Alabama Hate Rally

We didn't have any video for my report on Monday, but Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has thoughtfully posted the below clip to his Facebook page.

ALABAMA: Hundreds Turn Out For Last-Ditch Rally Against Gay Marriage

Via the Montgomery Advertiser:

Opposing sides of the marriage issue in Alabama came together at the Capitol steps on a very hot Saturday afternoon. Organized by the Sanctity of Marriage group, close to 1,000 people came out for the event and congregated under shade trees and umbrellas to escape the sun. A large part of the crowd was there to support Christian values and traditional marriage, but many were there in opposition to show their support of same-sex marriage. Signs that read, "1 Man+1 Woman= marriage" and "Marriage is a Sacred Covenant," were seen right alongside those that read, "Love will win!" and "I don't follow your religion and you can't make me."

The event had a long line-up of speakers including government leaders, ministers and professors. U.S. Representative Gary Palmer appreciated the crowd's civility, but pointed out one of the signs from the same-sex camp. "I've seen these signs that read, 'I don't follow your religion and you can't make me,'" Palmer said. "Well that's not the point. You can't make us not believe what we believe." Jessie Onks, her husband Bill Onks and their two teenagers came from Greenville to show that they "stood on the Word of God," when it comes to the issue of marriage. "This is not just a sexuality issue, it's a sin issue, so it's all of us that need to get right with God," Onks said. "I'm passionate about it because it's the foundation of the family ... you can see the decay of the family everywhere in society."

Via press release from Sanctity Of Marriage Alabama:

Congressman Gary Palmer said, "When you see people trying to force Islamic clerics to perform same-sex marriage, it might be a war on religion, but right now it's a war on Christianity." John Killian exhorted the crowd to pray, "Remember that there is a God in heaven who rules and reigns!" Eunie Smith (Eagle Forum, Alabama) warned parents about the blatant LGBT agenda in our public schools designed to change religious and moral beliefs and encouraged Christian parents to ensure that their children are taught "a Christian worldview."

Speakers called on Christians to pray, stand strong, get involved, and repent. Bishop Kyle Searcy preached the mercy, grace, and forgiveness offered to all sinners through Jesus Christ. Kayla Moore (Foundation for Moral Law), wife of Chief Justice Roy Moore, applauded the Supreme Court of Alabama, drawing loud cheers from the crowd. "Chief Justice Moore is not here," she said. "It's called judicial ethics -- something that Ruth Bader-Ginsburg needs to learn." Nick Williams called on Christians to obey God rather than men in the days ahead. "We're fighting for our children and their children," said Representative Will Ainsworth.

Hit the first link for more photos.

Hate Group Leader Kayla Moore Passes Along Fake Story About Hillary Clinton

This weekend Foundation For Moral Law head Kayla Moore will be headlining yet another anti-gay marriage rally in Alabama. In the meantime she's posted a fake news item about Hillary Clinton from a satire site. Deliberate or stupid? Your call.

ALABAMA: Last Stand Against Marriage

From the website:

Alabama! Be a voice for truth: Marriage = One Man + One Woman. God created it. Nature reveals it. Societies thrive on it. Children are nurtured by it. History affirms it. The Gospel is exemplified by it. Man doesn't change it. Calling all pastors, churches, families and individuals to join thousands in Montgomery on June 6th, to send a united message to elected officials, the Supreme Court and the world: Alabama is for Marriage. As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to rule on marriage in June, you have a duty to speak up while the very nature of marriage is being threatened. Devotion to Christ, love for your country and concern for your children demand immediate action.

The list of speakers includes several state reps and Foundation For Moral Law head Kayla Moore, wife of Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore.

RELATED: Two weeks ago the Alabama Senate voted 22-3 to entirely do away with all marriage licenses. See the bill here. The legislative session ends on Friday and the bill has not yet gotten a hearing in the Alabama House, where Republicans have a more than 2-1 majority.

ALSO RELATED: Roy Moore is ranting as always.

The chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Roy Moore, said he believes that if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in June that homosexual marriage is a Constitutional right, it “will destroy our country,” and added that “there are people who would like to see this country destroyed.” “What [the court is] doing is they’re toying with something that’s like dynamite and will destroy our country,” Justice Roy Moore told CNSNews.com in an exclusive interview last week during the Family Research Council’s annual pastor’s retreat in Washington, D.C.

ALABAMA: Another Anti-Gay Rally

On his Facebook page Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore is promoting the above anti-gay rally for which his wife and Foundation For Moral Law head Kayla Moore is one of the speakers. From the rally's website:

Alabama! Be a voice for truth: Marriage = One Man + One Woman. God created it. Nature reveals it. Societies thrive on it. Children are nurtured by it. History affirms it. The Gospel is exemplified by it. Man doesn't change it. Calling all pastors, churches, families and individuals to join thousands in Montgomery on June 6th, to send a united message to elected officials, the Supreme Court and the world: Alabama is for Marriage. As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to rule on marriage in June, you have a duty to speak up while the very nature of marriage is being threatened. Devotion to Christ, love for your country and concern for your children demand immediate action.

Also speaking is FML senior counsel John Eidsmoe, who has called for America to impose "biblical law" and all of its punishments. Eidsmoe, not incidentally, was Michele Bachmann's professor at Oral Roberts University.

Foundation For Moral Law Files Recusal Demand Against Ginsburg And Kagan

Via press release:

The Foundation for Moral Law, a Montgomery-based nonprofit corporation dedicated to defending the Constitution as understood by its Framers, filed a motion Monday in the United States Supreme Court, urging the recusal of two Justices who have performed same-sex marriages. Canon 3A(6) of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges provides that “A judge should not make public comment on the merits of a matter pending or impending in any court.” 28 U.S.C. sec 455(a) mandates that a Justice “shall disqualify himself in any proceeding in which his impartiality might reasonably be questioned.” Because they have performed same-sex marriages, and because Justice Ginsburg has spoken publicly in favor of same-sex marriage, the Foundation contends that those Justices are predisposed to rule in favor of same-sex marriage and are unable or unwilling to consider this case impartially, and that their words and actions give the appearance of bias, if not bias itself. Foundation President Kayla Moore said, ” Common sense dictates that one who has performed same-sex marriages cannot objectively rule on their legality. If these Justices participate in this case, the Court’s decision will forever be questioned as being based on their personal feelings rather than on the Constitution itself. With far less evidence of bias Chief Justice Roy Moore voluntarily did not vote on the recent Alabama Supreme Court case regarding same-sex marriage. Justices Ginsburg and Kagan should follow his example.”

Far less evidence of bias! Oh, my sides.

RELATED: Kayla Moore took over as head of the Foundation For Moral Law when her husband Roy Moore was reelected to the Alabama Supreme Court after having been booted from the bench for refusing to remove a Ten Commandments display from his courtroom. Roy Moore's triumphant return was bankrolled by a leader of an SPLC-certified racist hate group who recently "celebrated" the 150th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

ALABAMA: Roy Moore's Wife Loses Bid For Post With State Republican Party

"Congratulations to Lynn Robinson on her election as Secretary! From the beginning she and I agreed to have a clean campaign-we are friends. I am thankful for all of you who voted for me. I am sure Lynn will do an excellent job. Let's move forward and continue to work together as I said in my speech. Thank you and may God Bless You!' - Foundation For Moral Law head Kayla Moore, in a Facebook post acknowledging defeat in her bid to be elected the secretary of the Alabama Republican Party.

More about the election:

Terry Lathan, the leader of the Mobile County Republican Party, was elected chairwoman of the Alabama Republican Party at the party's executive committee meeting this morning. I will work very hard to do everything I can for you," Lathan said, after defeating former state legislator Mary Sue McClurkin. Lathan, a pro-life advocate, said it is time for party unity. She has served in the Republican Party for 35 years and has 15,000 volunteer hours with the party. Members of the Alabama Republican Party spoke a lot about party unity during its Saturday morning meeting. Many direct and indirect comments were also made against gay marriage."I pray that we elect unifiers and not dividers," outgoing Alabama Republican Chairman Bill Armistead said in his opening remarks.

You may recall that earlier this month Armistead declared that God will destroy America over same-sex marriage.