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I know this can be a hot issue, and I am not trying to start a debate, I'm just overjoyed right now. You can see a short article here. (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080515/ap_on_re_us/gay_marriage) I was born and raised in San Francisco and I'm a huge supporter of gay rights. I know this is only a step, but to me today is practically a holiday!

To all the gay couples out there, fighting for a chance to marry . . . we're one step closer today!

If you oppose gay marriage, I respect your right to your opinions, but I hope this thread can remain a celebration of people who are fighting for their freedom, winning a small battle, and not turn into anything heated or negative.

WOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!  *looks at moving to California*  That's always been a thing I'm kinda iffy on about getting married myself - why do I want to support an institution that not all adults can get involved in, if they want?

*Does the super duper ridiculous happy dance!!!* YAY!!! :) ;) :D ;D :o 8) :-* :rattysmiley: :BlueDumboSmile: :yelcutelaugh: :balloon: :BlueDumboSmileTongue: :heart: :hyper: :party: :shocked2: :cheeky: :bdaysmile: :laugh: :icon_rr: :thumbsup2: :wink5: Sorry,that's just how I'm feeling right now, smilies rock when there aren't words to explain the awesomeness!

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That one's my favorite. Not moving to Cali anytime soon though  :puppy_dog_eyes: Gotta keep fighting for rights here where I stand.

I personally have no desire to get married, but it's always ticked me off that I am not allowed to marry the love of my life who has been through everything with me.  I did a happy dance when I read the news after coming home from dropping my kittens off for their spays.  I also called my girlfriend, who's at work and my mom, and my sister who is engaged to her girlfriend and was just going to go ahead and have a wedding whether it was legal or not, but now she can actually marry the woman who she loves, lives with, runs a business with and owns a house with...AWESOME!!!


Of course, this just means that all those anti-gay marriage folks are going to be campaigning big time to get the gay marriage ban amendment to our state constitution on the ballot come November.  Hopefully, though it won't happen.

I'm very proud of my state today!

See, I'm in NE - aka, land of the conservative people who feel we should ALL be the exact same way.  Ugh, I really don't like it here.  I've got my caucus shirt on today, and people either say "Hey, that was so cool" or "You idiot, why do you vote that way, they are all wrong...."

Tho', yup, I grew up with cool parents.  Back when the fools here passed the "Defense of Marriage Act" (which was before any state had legalized gay marriage) - my mom promptly put a bumper sticker on her car "My marriage doesn't need defending.  I'm sorry yours does."

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Sweet, let's hope other states follow suit!  Things like this make the phrase "The American Dream" seem a little more genuine.

Thats fantastic!  I'm living in the bible belt right now and.... well no words to explain it.  Separation of church and state people  :poke:  :doh:
Anyway, congratulations on this victory!!  All the small ones will add together.

I just happened upon that article today by accident (I don't do news much), and I can't tell you how excited I am! One more state down, I hope every state becomes that progressive!

I saw this on the news a few hours ago. It made me cry.....I am so happy that these wonderful people that are in love can finally feel like they are equal. I know that marriage does not make the relationship strong, but to have a feeling that you "cannot" do something because of sexuality, must be plain horrible. I hope that the rest of United States can take the steps in making Americans truly equal. I hope anyone can marry anyone they want soon!

One more down!  Did you read that the Gov. of California said he would not support a change in the state constitution?  I was pretty shocked considering his voting record!  :D

Actually, the Governator (a little California nickname for our governer) has always supported gay marriage.  The reason he vetoed the bills when they went through the legislature was that he didn't think the legislature had the right to overturn the vote of the people, only the judicial system does, barring a vote from the people that repeals the law.  It's going to be an interesting year seeing how the anti gay faction reacts to this.

Yes, supporters of gay rights have by no means won the war, but this was a pretty big battle to win! This November will there is a lot at stake. Hopefully the presidential election will help create a higher voter turnout than the last time an anti-gay-marriage bill was on the ballot. Frankly I'm hoping it doesn't even make it to the ballot.

All of this could still be trumped by a national amendment as well. I am reminded of the civil rights movement and the way interracial marriage was demonized, defended, and fought for. I can only hope our national supreme court will be as fair minded as it was then.

I just got back from the Castro, where a dog walking client of mine lives. The place is a buzz with people drinking toasts and talking about the change. It is a beautiful thing, and I hope we start having more gay marriages at city hall soon!

fantastic!! A hundred yay-points to california.   :yelcutelaugh:

its great to see so many supporters on Goosemoose.  although in my experience people who really love animals tend to appreciate most humans, too.  I know my ratties love everyone, no matter who they want to marry.   :BlueDumboSmile:

This is just great news!....now if only Florida will change it's laws...it will be awhile... :-\

Excitement and joy! I went out and drank a toast to CA over this one: best news I've heard all day. I <3 that state.

That's wonderful news!!

My state (WI) already banned gay marriage.  And what kills me about that, is that the way it was worded on the ballot for us to vote on made it VERY confusing.  I strongly believe many people voted for the ban without meaning to.  I know my dad did, and he's not a dumb man!  The only reason I knew which way to vote for sure is because the GLBT site told me :)

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Yaaay Cali  :thumbsup2:

Very proud of my state right now. When the ban is officially lifted... I'm gonna marry a woman

See now? Everyone should just run off and move to CA! lol. Ok maybe that was just my greedy thinking to have more rattie lovers in my state.  :D But seriously...hey it's a small step but still a big stepping stone.

Thought you were engaged to that guy!  I don't think having two current spouses will be legalized!   :wink5:

Now, THAT would be progressive!

You never know  :yelcutelaugh:

I'm in WI too and I was confused as heck when we voted as well. I got ordained that year so I can perform my own darn ceremonies.

It would be horrible if the ban is passed in November. Those people who get legally married in the meantime are in for heartache if it does. The state will actually send a gay couple a letter telling them that their marriage has basically been cancelled. I don't know if I'd ever want to live through getting a letter like that. I'd wait to get married until after November if I were them.

 :hyper: Yay, Cali! Woot, woot!

We've flirted with the idea of moving to CA so many times (my partner actually lived there for awhile, with friends; I've been there a few times, myself - Santa Cruz is where we'd want to settle). This puts another check in the "pro" box. Maybe once we get this house (now mine, was my parent's) all fixed up (older parents who are ill + me having lived in Florida for 5 years [and my brother in Mississippi] = house in need of repairs, sigh) we can sell it and take the plunge. :party:

Either way, we're going to have a ceremony one of these days, but if it were actually official?  ;D

W00T!! :hyper:

As an aside, I went to college in WI and worked with Fair Wisconsin to try to educate people to vote no on the gay marriage ban. It was pretty crushing when it passed. :( People I knew even personally witnessed poll workers telling people that if they were confused, just vote yes. Pretty awful. :(

I just had a thought . . . I'm an ordained minister and I live in CA . . . maybe I should market myself specifically for gay weddings! So if any of you all want to take a trip to CA and get married . . . I can marry you! LOL!  :yelcutelaugh: I'm partly joking, but I'm partly serious.

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Holy freaking cow - that's blatantly ILLEGAL here.  Oh boy, if I did that as a poll worker, not only would I never work again, I'd be taken to court over it.

I'm absolutely 100% for it!  I hope other states soon follow.  I've never understood why two consenting adults shouldn't be able to marry just because they are the same gender.

You most definitely should! I think you would be a part of something so special and historic. In twenty years, you could say that you were a part of the movement.

Ugh.... why'd I have to go and get engaged to a man?  :yelcutelaugh:

Well, it's also blatantly illegal there. :(

It actually makes me happy that I moved to california. I've always been a big supporter.. My husband told me the other day, My only reaction was "so now i can divorce you and marry the woman of my dreams?" He's all for it lol.

  It's slow, but it's about time ALL tax paying citizens of this country had equal rights and privileges.
  Thankfully, the state of California used it's power properly to stop the desire of a majority to oppress the constitutionally granted rights to those of the minority.
   Excellent job, CA.
   

I am SOOOO SOOOOO happy about this! I never understood why anybody would not want two people who love each other get married.
Love is love, who cares who loves whom?! I never understood that. I grew up in Germany and things are quite different there. Can you imagine the culture shock I encountered when I moved to rural Texas (straight from Germany) :shocked2:? I loved it there, nothing against Texas, but it was such a taboo there!
When we got married in LA, I noticed how much more liberal people were in CA.

I am glad people who happen to love the same sex can finally get married!

My husband and I watched the news over and over again (thanks to DVR!) last night! Finally!!!

It's so exciting, to be sure.  But with gay marriage opponents all over the country pledging money to campaign for the constitutional amendment, it's scary.  I'd rather have a law in place that says I can't marry my girlfriend than a constitutional amendment.  20-30 years from now, I think most people will support gay marriage, as they come to see that gay aren't evil child molestors, but right now, the public support is so close on both sides, it's a huge unknown whether or not the amendment will pass.

You can bet I'm encouraging all my friends and family member who don't vote to register and vote against this one thing, if they vote on nothing else.