CA Supreme Court Overturns Gay Marriage Ban

[Aloros]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080515/ap_on_re_us/gay_marriage

Hurrah! Seems about time...!

 

[Rhea]

 

[musey]

A couple of our friends let slip that they''ll be eloping this weekend, thanks to this!

 

[gwendolyn]

Yay!!! Great news!!

 

[ladypirate]

Yay! About time!

 

[surfgirl]

It''s about time.

 

[purrfectpear]

Congrats to all same sex couples who will marry.

 

[FrekeChild]

Yay!!!

 

[AmberGretchen]

Such wonderful news

I wonder if this makes all those marriages back in ''04 legal again?

 

[musey]

Date: 5/15/2008 8:25:10 PM
Author: AmberGretchen
Such wonderful news

I wonder if this makes all those marriages back in ''04 legal again?

I sure hope so!!

 

[LostSapphire]

Date: 5/15/2008 8:25:10 PM
Author: AmberGretchen
Such wonderful news

I wonder if this makes all those marriages back in '04 legal again?

The lawyer who represented the City of San Francisco was asked that question on the news tonight.

He explained that any of the 2004 marriages would have been cancelled (sorry, I can't remember the actual word) due to the ruling back then, ie: those marriages would have been considered null and void.

So he said those couples would have to marry again...they expected a large rush on the licencing office once the decision was written into law.

I was so pleased to hear him explain that the Courts made it very clear that ALL citizens were entitled to a marriage ceremony. And that a civil union was not considered 'equal' in the eyes of the court.

I am so pleased to hear this news. It is about time.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Good deal and about time, especially for this state!

I hope it stays this way.

 

[Kaleigh]

YAY!!! I heard this earlier tonight and am thrilled. It''s time!!!

 

[Linda W]

I am also very happy to hear this. We have a Lesbian couple that live down the street from us. They are estactic tonight. They have been together for 20 years. We saw them walking their dog tonight and we had to go outside to tell them congratulations. FINALLY!!!!!

Linda

 

[miraclesrule]

I wonder if this means that Brad and Angelina will be publicly married now? After all, they did say that wouldn''t get married until and unless, anyone and everyone could be married. I am assuming they meant...in their geographical state.

The ironic thig is that my Dad was gay, but he didn''t believe in gay marriage. :::shakes head:::::
You had to understand my Dad...but then again...that was impossible.

 

[UCLABelle]

I know most are really happy about this---and it is great for same sex couples, my good friends have been in a long turn relationship and are thrilled!!!! However, to be a 100% honest, I am not sure how I personally feel about the issue (being a fairly devout Catholic, and conservative) ...

As a resident of California, I am watching the turn of events closely....

 

[chiefneil]

Date: 5/15/2008 10:39:17 PM
Author: Linda W
I am also very happy to hear this. We have a Lesbian couple that live down the street from us. They are estactic tonight. They have been together for 20 years. We saw them walking their dog tonight and we had to go outside to tell them congratulations. FINALLY!!!!!

Linda

I never understood the "defense of marriage" folks who claim that the married gay couple down the street somehow threatens their own marriage. I''m glad that couple you know can now get married if they choose to.

 

[lisa1.01fvs1]

I think it was hilarious when Schwarzeneggar said something like "I think gay marriage should be between a man and a woman."

Or was it Bush??

Same difference.

About time, really!

 

[Elmorton]

I never understood exactly how pressing the gay marriage issue was until I got married myself. The social and legal privileges of marriage are something that every couple should be able to have; not just some.

Yay for Cali! I just wonder how many years it will take for all the other states to follow...

 

[musey]

Date: 5/16/2008 12:33:38 AM
Author: miraclesrule
I wonder if this means that Brad and Angelina will be publicly married now? After all, they did say that wouldn''t get married until and unless, anyone and everyone could be married. I am assuming they meant...in their geographical state.

Except that now they''re living in France

that crazy couple! (Is it legal in France?)

 

[Elmorton]

Wait, they left New Orleans?

 

[MoonWater]

Yay!!!!!!!!! It''s funny how one of the arguments against this ruling is social policy. Sorry, doesn''t work people:
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/05/judicial-acti-1.html

 

[MoonWater]

Date: 5/16/2008 11:04:28 AM
Author: lisa1.01fvs1
I think it was hilarious when Schwarzeneggar said something like ''I think gay marriage should be between a man and a woman.''

Or was it Bush??

Same difference.

About time, really!

Yeah, but I''m going to give the man props (Schwarzeneggar) for saying he will respect the ruling and does not support changing the state Constitution in order to invalidate it.

 

[UCLABelle]

I also give props to Schwarzeneggar with regard to respecting the ruling (and I am actually a fan of him)...but know there will be a fight in the coming months....Like I said before, for me, it is a conflicting issue, one whose outcome really has no effect on me personally.

And I am not one of the "defense of marriage folks" who thinks it would somehow change the validity of my marriage...FYI

 

[Linda W]

UH cheifneil what are you talking about????? This couple has been wanting to get married for the past 20 years. We know them very well, they are friends of ours.

Linda

 

[Rhea]

Date: 5/16/2008 12:04:27 PM
Author: musey

Date: 5/16/2008 12:33:38 AM

Author: miraclesrule

I wonder if this means that Brad and Angelina will be publicly married now? After all, they did say that wouldn''t get married until and unless, anyone and everyone could be married. I am assuming they meant...in their geographical state.

Except that now they''re living in France

that crazy couple! (Is it legal in France?)

I''m pretty sure that it''s legal in France. And in the UK where I live!! Except that we call it a marriage for heterosexual couples and civil union for homosexual couples. The only difference is in titles, not the rights involved. I really don''t understand why the different titles but whatever floats people''s boats as long as it''s equal.

 

[brazen_irish_hussy]

I am so happy. My parents are lawyers and they say where CA goes, the rest of the nation goes. I mean really, if South Africa can do it, how is it that we can''t?

This will be one of those issues like "mixed marriages" or the women''s vote where the next generation will look back and go, "well, duh".

It really helps restore my faith in humanity. My great uncle is gay. He and his partner have been together for 20 years. I think them marrying might strengthen marriage in a time where divorce is so common and I think it is a credit to my own marriage.

 

[musey]

Date: 5/16/2008 12:13:15 PM
Author: Elmorton
Wait, they left New Orleans?

Brangelina Make a Move to France

 

[chiefneil]

Date: 5/16/2008 2:40:32 PM
Author: Linda W
UH cheifneil what are you talking about????? This couple has been wanting to get married for the past 20 years. We know them very well, they are friends of ours.


Linda

Oh, I didn''t mean you Linda. Sorry for the confusion. I was talking in general about the people who have been passing these "defense of marriage" bills all over the country. They always claim that gay marriage threatens the institution of marriage.

 

[Linda W]

chefniel,

Sorry for my confusion too, LOL. I thought you were were referring to us being friends with them. ha ha ha.

Linda