Connecticut: Gay Marriage

[Who]

It's been on the news all week...and its finally official. It makes me proud to live in a state that deems me worthy of the same rights as others, even before gay marriage was on the rise we had civil unions. We have openly gay newscasters like Scot Haney, and justices of the peace are now advertising their services to all...


HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled Friday that gay couples have the right to marry, making the state the third behind Massachusetts and California to legalize such unions. The ruling comes just weeks before Californians go to the polls on a historic gay-marriage ballot question, the first time the issue will be put before voters in a state where same-*** couples are legally wed.

The 4-3 ruling is the first time that a state that had willingly offered an alternative to marriage was told by a court that civil unions aren't enough to protect the rights of gay couples. Connecticut was the first state to voluntarily pass laws to affirm civil unions.

"I can't believe it. We're thrilled, we're absolutely overjoyed. We're finally going to be able, after 33 years, to get married," said Janet Peck of Colchester, who was a plaintiff with her partner, Carole Conklin.

"I'm just ecstatic. It's such a relief, the joy of it," said another plaintiff, Jody Mock of West Hartford, who sued with partner Elizabeth Kerrigan.

In the majority opinion, Justice Richard N. Palmer wrote that denying marriage to same-*** couples would create separate standards.

"Interpreting our state constitutional provisions in accordance with firmly established equal protection principles leads inevitably to the conclusion that gay persons are entitled to marry the otherwise qualified same *** partner of their choice," Palmer wrote.

The Family Institute of Connecticut, a political action group that opposes gay marriage, called the ruling outrageous.

"Even the legislature, as liberal as ours, decided that marriage is between a man and a woman," said executive director Peter Wolfgang. "This is about our right to govern ourselves. It is bigger than gay marriage."

[PhillyStorm]

Well it is about time. I can't believe only three states believe that we should have the same priviledge to marry, but hopefully one day, we can actually live in a country where every person is equal. We are so far from that happening, but it never hurts to be a bit hopeful.

[The Voice]

I'm glad the ruling was made so late. Now the so-called "Family Institute" and their affiliates won't have time to put together a ballot initiative calling for the ruling to be overturned by the voters on election day.

[Who]

Originally Posted by The Voice

I'm glad the ruling was made so late. Now the so-called "Family Institute" and their affiliates won't have time to put together a ballot initiative calling for the ruling to be overturned by the voters on election day.

It will be on our ballot. Phrased in a horrible way.

[midnightstar]

Two people of the same s3x getting married is wrong and it's wrong for two people of the same s3x to be together period.

Absolutely disgusting, also a sin.

Who.........I see that you started this thread but since you are on my ignore list I didn't read what you wrote but read what gay philly and the voice posted. Guess he must be gay too.

[midnightstar]

Originally Posted by PhillyStorm™

Well it is about time. I can't believe only three states believe that we should have the same priviledge to marry, but hopefully one day, we can actually live in a country where every person is equal. We are so far from that happening, but it never hurts to be a bit hopeful.

That will never happen in America!

[Who]

All redneck comments will be disregarded, because a) this is not a debate b) this is gay forums, and gay news, you don't like it...don't look.

[Samoshi]

Aw, congratulations state #3.

Ric, give it a couple of years, and every state will be the same.

Will, does this mean we can finally legally marry?

[midnightstar]

Originally Posted by Samoshi

Aw, congratulations state #3.

Ric, give it a couple of years, and every state will be the same.

Will, does this mean we can finally legally marry?

No they will not.

[Sick Pax]

Originally Posted by midnightstar

Two people of the same s3x getting married is wrong and it's wrong for two people of the same s3x to be together period.

Absolutely disgusting, also a sin.

finally a post that makes sense