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Judge Thomas again offers free weddings

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Thursday, February 3. 2011
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Chief magistrate William Thomas will once again offer free weddings on Valentine’s Day in his courtroom.

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#1 Bubba on 02/03/11 at 09:46 AM
Yee-haw. Now if I only had me a bride. Any takers? I got me a camper trailer, an old ford truck and most my teeth.
#2 Anonymous on 02/03/11 at 12:29 PM
Yea, lets promote folks rushing into getting married, only to later realize that, after the new has worn off, they wish they hadn't, and then get divorced.
#3 Taxpayer on 02/03/11 at 12:37 PM
Does the Judge have the right to give away our tax money like this?
#4 Anonymous on 02/03/11 at 01:01 PM
Well, duh. Don't you have to pay the county/city/state for the marriage license, divorce, etc. On top of it, you make the lawyers a bit of money as well.

The last thing any of us need is government all up in our relationships.
#5 Sheila Tolley on 02/03/11 at 01:26 PM
Hale Yeeyah! I done been married up four times. First: Lived in Pike...Honeymoon=Griffin
Second: Lived in Upson...Honeymoon=Thomaston
Third: Lived in Pike.. Honeymoon=Griffin
Fourth:...Lived in Griffin Honeymoon=Home

Bubba, if we marry up, will you take me all the way to Jonesboro?
#6 Sheila Tolley on 02/03/11 at 02:16 PM
It has the trickle up effect. It trickles back up to the lawyers.

Here is what I suggest:

Pay the preacher $2000 to marry a couple. (That is when a man really thinks he (wuvs) you and will willingly pay.

Supply free divorces.

Make Marriage renewable every 5 years.

Make drivers license last until death do you part.
#7 Anonymous on 02/03/11 at 02:46 PM
What tax money is he giving away?
#8 Anonymous on 02/03/11 at 03:16 PM
Well it's better than a bunch of shack ups with a half dozen kids born out of wedlock.
#9 Thelma on 02/03/11 at 03:18 PM
Leave Judge Thomas alone! He's just tryin to help these poor misguided folks out here who think that getting married is gonna a)help them out financially b)make them stop fighting so much c)get him to finally stop looking at other women.

Good luck with that!
#10 annon on 02/03/11 at 04:05 PM
I was surprised to find out that they do not require blood tests before they marry?? Just seems like playing with a loaded gun to me.
#11 Anonymous on 02/03/11 at 06:14 PM
Well Duh, exactly my point.

Have the government stop promoting folks running out and getting married. (Like they are with this)
#12 Anonymous on 02/03/11 at 06:28 PM
i need to see pics of camper and truck first...oh and i got 6 kids: billy joe, billie jean, billy jr., bobby joe, bobbie jean and john boy..u willing to take care of them!!!lol
#13 Anonymous on 02/03/11 at 07:09 PM
Why are we paying him to do free weddings.. WOW what a wast, Well I quess since he cant make money as a lawyer, I quess do a free wedding..
#14 Sheila Tolley on 02/03/11 at 09:24 PM
Yeah, that will bring on some lawyer 'bidness' a little further down the road.
#15 Anonymous on 02/06/11 at 07:30 AM
I am one of those getting married there. Its not because its free either. Besides that Judge Thomas does it free all the time. Not all getting married do it just because. My fiance and I have been together a long time and we have a wonderful relationship and will continue to even after being married. You shouldnt talk down on others cause your marriage didnt work out. I pay my taxes so guess those who say its a waste can consider mine paid. Grow up people.
#16 Mmmhmmm on 02/09/11 at 07:35 AM
I think it is a good idea... marriage gives people hope....don't put people in love down just cause you ain't good enough to get married
#17 cats on 02/09/11 at 08:37 AM
Why does anyone think this is costing you (as a taxpayer) money?
I'm of the impression that the Judge and others involved are donating their time to do this.
How about a simple "thank you" to Judge Thomas, or perhaps no comment at all, if you're going to be negative about it.
#18 Sheila Tolley on 02/09/11 at 08:44 AM
That's right. Like I said, I have been married four times.

BUT I confess. I was only a virgin on the first two honeymoons.
#19 Anonymous on 02/10/11 at 12:25 PM
No one is laughing!!! Just go away!!!
#20 Sarah on 02/11/11 at 12:32 PM
You are all idiots. Unless things have changed since I got married seven years ago, marriages are free. You pay for the license and the judge marries you for free. You can tip him but it is not required. It seems to me that all you are getting extra is some flowers but I could be wrong. Sheila, you haven't said anything at all that I agree with and truth be told, anyone who does agree with you just seems to be bitter divorcees to me. People seem to use divorce as an excuse to get going when things get tough which means you lied during your vows anyway. I don't completely disagree with divorce but it should only be used when things cannot be fixed, not because you are unwilling to try to fix them. I have more respect for the people who "shack up" than I do for the multiple divorced man or woman. At least the "sinful" couple knows they can't make a promise that they can't keep.
#21 Mom who got out Cheap on 02/11/11 at 02:14 PM
As the mother of the Bride getting married there on Monday, Can I just say I am loving Judge Thomas right about now. I just saved a whole lot of $. A Great big "THANK YOU" to you Sir.
#22 Ann on 02/15/11 at 09:44 PM
If you already slept with the person without protection why have a blood test??
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