The California Supreme Court ruled that the state must allow same sex couples the same rights of marriage as opposite sex couples. Glenn Greenwald at Salon has some great commentary on the decision (short ad before you get to the article).
Thank God. I will never understand those who think allowing homosexuals to marry somehow weakens or cheapens their own marriage or somehow weakens their family. My own marriage is a constant source of strength and joy and frustration and passion and love. How gay marriage effects that is beyond me.
Besides that, this is America, damnit. Everyone is created equal, remember? Denying a basic right to one segment of the population is fundamentally un-American. Yes, yes, I know it has happened constantly throughout American history. Doesn't make it right. Thrilled to see this one injustice start to change.
Good luck to all the couples who are going to get hitched in 30 days.
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Amen, brother! Personally I think the government should have zero say about "marriage" as the religious institution (as it is a breach of separation of church and state), and simply administer civil unions for ANY two adults. If two adults want to be unified under the law as domestic partners with the rights and benefits therein, go for it. If two adults want to "sanctify" their marriage in a church, go for it. More options, less hysterics.
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