The state has a law defining marriage as a heterosexual union, but the amendment's supporters say changing social tides will make it likely that gay couples married in New York will move to North Carolina and seek legal rights.

"They're going to bring with them their same-sex marriages," said Rep. Paul Stam, an Apex Republican and House majority leader. "They're going to want to get divorced" and have custody issues decided, he said. "We're not equipped to handle that."

I'm pretty sure there are divorce courts in NC. We can handle it.

I'm from Apex. This jackhole represents me.

In happy news, Obama is comin to town tomorrow.