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Gay Marriage Begins In California Today—World Doesn’t End
Gay couples begin saying “I do” all across the great state of California today, and fortunately it doesn’t look like the world is coming to an end as a result.
The whole “gay marriage” debate is a tired one. The far-right has warned of the coming apocalypse if gay people are allowed to marry. They’ve also continuously argued over the years that allowing gays to marry will forever destroy the “institution” of marriage.
I don’t know about any of that, but I’m betting that my life won’t change a bit after today regardless of how many gay people get married.
-Chris Jones
California Supreme Court Overturns Gay Marriage Ban
In a landmark ruling today, California’s Supreme Court ruled that a ban on gay marriage was ‘unlawful’ and effectively cleared the way for gay couples to marry freely in the state of California.
In an opinion that analysts say could have nationwide implications for the issue, the seven-member panel voted 4-3 in favor of plaintiffs who argued that restricting marriage to men and women was discriminatory.
“… limiting the designation of marriage to a union ‘between a man and a woman’ is unconstitutional and must be stricken from the statute,” California Chief Justice Ron George said in the written opinion.
This is certain to create howls of protest from Conservatives, but I think this ruling is a good thing. There is still a very palpable sense of homophobia in America and we need to get over it.
Homosexuals have always been and will continue to be a part of our society, and we should treat them equally. I’m not necessarily in favor of a nationwide ruling on it, but I think states should have the right to decide if they want to allow it.
However, even if we do eventually legalize it across the board that’s also fine. Our country is facing some very serious challenges right now, and it’s just silly to worry about gay people getting married.
-Chris Jones
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