Popular Post rustle Posted June 26, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2015 I hope this doesn't fly in the face of site rules. If so, I humbly ask forgiveness, and ask that if members have strong feelings they wish to express, that they do so in a blog. In a 5-4 decision, The US Supreme Court has stricken down bans against same-sex marriage in all 50 states. That means that same-sex marriages in any state must also be recognized in every other state. **Site Staff Message Added by Cia** Celebration of this wonderful decision is just fine here on the forums--all mention of the political ramifications, parties, person, etc... is not. Those can be discussed via a personal blog. Thank you for adhering to our rules regarding politics, and enjoy the fact for once, everyone in the US has equal rights in regards to marriage! 17 Link to comment
Suvitar Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 After all the horrible news today, it´s nice to have some good news, too. 1 Link to comment
LitLover Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Now there is even more to celebrate during Toronto's Pride festivities Link to comment
LitLover Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 This was a post I saw on Facebook recently. I think Tom Bridegroom is smiling right now http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shane-bitney-crone/tap-tap-tap-a-secret-love-no-longer_b_3096293.html 3 Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 It's not every day that we see history made. Please take a moment and think about how lucky we are to have lived to see this day. 4 Link to comment
Popular Post Arpeggio Posted June 26, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2015 Heck yeah! Who wants to marry me?! 8 Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Heck yeah! Who wants to marry me?! I would in a second but... sigh... I know I'm too old for you. But... I will dance at your wedding! 3 Link to comment
Zombie Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 The US Supreme Court has stricken down bans against same-sex marriage in all 50 states. That means that same-sex marriages in any state must also be recognized in every other state. excellent news It makes no sense that valid marriage in a country or state is not legally recognized across the entirety of that nation. That's the current position in the UK (Northern Ireland does not currently recognize legal valid marriages made in other parts of the UK) but hopefully the decision to allow gay marriage in Ireland - the population recently voted for it in a referendum - will bring the UK into line with the US 3 Link to comment
buildercub Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 It's about damn time! :D I can only imagine how you guys in America must be feeling. It's not over yet, but it just became a hell of a lot closer (and I'm talking worldwide as well; where the U.S. leads, others generally follow...) 4 Link to comment
Popular Post Carlos Hazday Posted June 26, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'm a sap... I started crying. On the positive side, I've already had a marriage proposal. If I say yes, the question will be whether I should wear a white tux or some other color. I'm so freakin' happy I could just fart! 9 Link to comment
Benji Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 ...........I honestly never thought I'd live to see this day! 2 Link to comment
J.HunterDunn Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Congatulations for America and all people who were waiting for this decision ! 1 Link to comment
rustle Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 excellent news It makes no sense that valid marriage in a country or state is not legally recognized across the entirety of that nation. That's the current position in the UK (Northern Ireland does not currently recognize legal valid marriages made in other parts of the UK) but hopefully the decision to allow gay marriage in Ireland - the population recently voted for it in a referendum - will bring the UK into line with the US Hopefully, o green one. 1 Link to comment
rustle Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Heck yeah! Who wants to marry me?! I'm too old for you, too. James and I may have to dance together, but dance we will. 2 Link to comment
Slytherin Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Excellent news !! :D Congratulations America Link to comment
buildercub Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 This just became today's anthem. Thank you, Eurovision. <3 2 Link to comment
Drew Espinosa Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 :D Rustle and James, I will happily dance with y'all, but you'll have to teach me how to! 1 Link to comment
Daddydavek Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 A great victory for gay rights and the long fight which got its initial impetus at Stonewall so many years ago..... 2 Link to comment
MikeL Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Gay marriages have begun in Nashville. Quote Same-sex marriages began in Nashville and other Tennessee counties on Friday, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a landmark case to overturn bans on the marriages across the nation. The ruling set Tennessee officials into motion, a reaction praised by advocates of gay marriage and attorneys involved in the case. Gov. Bill Haslam said Friday morning the state will comply with the court's ruling. An email went out to county clerks about 10:30 a.m. saying they did not need to wait for more directives. "The people of Tennessee have recently voted clearly on this issue," Haslam said in a statement. "The Supreme Court has overturned that vote. We will comply with the decision and will ensure that our departments are able to do so as quickly as possible." Story: http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2015/06/26/supreme-court-gay-marriage/29263767/ 2 Link to comment
Lisa Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 This was a post I saw on Facebook recently. I think Tom Bridegroom is smiling right now http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shane-bitney-crone/tap-tap-tap-a-secret-love-no-longer_b_3096293.html This was such a heartbreaking story, Lit. 1 Link to comment
Lisa Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'm too old for you, too. James and I may have to dance together, but dance we will. Ninety-nine - God bless you, Rusty!!!! hehe 1 Link to comment
LitLover Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 This was such a heartbreaking story, Lit. It was a really heartbreaking story and highlighted how much things needed to change. 1 Link to comment
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