Tide is Changing
If the California Supreme Court rules in favor of allowing gay marriage, as is expected, do we all understand the magnitude of this decision?
Massachusetts set the precedent with Goodridge vs. the Department of Health. The first state in the country that allowed equal marriage rights. Because it's not so much about "gay marriage" now is it? It's about fair and equal access to rights.
If California rules in a similar fashion? It is no longer a single rouge state. It's a movement across the country.
I don't think marriage rights are the end all and be all of the LGBT civil rights movement. But it is a cornerstone. A key piece.
And funny thing? California doesn't have an antiquated law from 1913 that doesn't allow people from out of state to get married.
There will be no stopping the tide of change.
Massachusetts set the precedent with Goodridge vs. the Department of Health. The first state in the country that allowed equal marriage rights. Because it's not so much about "gay marriage" now is it? It's about fair and equal access to rights.
If California rules in a similar fashion? It is no longer a single rouge state. It's a movement across the country.
I don't think marriage rights are the end all and be all of the LGBT civil rights movement. But it is a cornerstone. A key piece.
And funny thing? California doesn't have an antiquated law from 1913 that doesn't allow people from out of state to get married.
There will be no stopping the tide of change.
Labels: gay and lesbian families, LGBT issues, LGBT leadership, lgbt rights, marriage equality
posted by Sara at 5:06 PM
5 Comments:
a single rouge state
sorry, I can't resist. I think you meant "rogue" state. But i like the idea of a "rouge state," too.
;-)
keeping my fingers crossed that california will join mass, in allowing same sex marriage.
so sue, you ARE a lipstick lesbian!! LOL
LOL, thanks sue...
rouge... it's what we're all wearing these days. especially teh boys
yes, teh boys are wearing it here, that's for sure!
Donald, I'm more the "chapstick" kind of gal, myself!
all lesbians are chapstick lesbians! :)
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