WA state legalizes gay marriage

[Beth Andrea]

http://www.king5.com/news/politics/Same-sex-marriage-supporters-declare-victory-177730491.html

...Not strictly "trans" related, but hey we're all part of the LGBTQxyz soup, right?

I'm happy for it.

[peky]

the best is yet to come 

[Beth Andrea]

the best is yet to come 

Hmm...gay marriage + honeymoon(s) = awkward choice of words...

LOL

[Brooke777]

I think it is wonderful. Now a bunch of my friends can actually get married 

[Ms. OBrien CVT]

And now it is Oregon's turn.

[Jamie D]

This is the most valid way to achieve our goals - a majority vote of the people.
Second best, legislation through elected representatives.

[peky]

And now it is Oregon's turn.

while I lite myself a joint....hummmm

[Brooke777]

while I lite myself a joint....hummmm

That is now legal here in Washington 

[Beth Andrea]

And now it is Oregon's turn.

There's a law somewhere that says a marriage in any state must be recognized in all states.

[Brooke777]

There's a law somewhere that says a marriage in any state must be recognized in all states.

I think some states actually have laws that say they do not have to recognize same sex marriages from other states.

[Ms. OBrien CVT]

It will take two initiative in Oregon.

1. To repeal the state constitution, which was changed to state that marriage is between a man and a woman.

2. To legalize SS marriage.

[Beth Andrea]

It will take two initiative in Oregon.

1. To repeal the state constitution, which was changed to state that marriage is between a man and a woman.

2. To legalize SS marriage.

I wouldn't think OR would have to repeal the entire constitution...just the one part, or an amendment?

[Brooke777]

It will take two initiative in Oregon.

1. To repeal the state constitution, which was changed to state that marriage is between a man and a woman.

2. To legalize SS marriage.

I find it hard to believe that a state as liberal as Oregon would have such a conservative law. That is ridiculous.

[Jamie D]

I find it hard to believe that a state as liberal as Oregon would have such a conservative law. That is ridiculous.

In 2004, 57% of the electorate in Oregon supported Ballot Measure 36, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman.

If we respect the right of the people of Washington State, to determine state law through a referendum, then we must also acknowledge the same process in Oregon.

Oregonians should work to replace the law.

[Brooke777]

In 2004, 57% of the electorate in Oregon supported Ballot Measure 36, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman.

If we respect the right of the people of Washington State, to determine state law through a referendum, then we must also acknowledge the same process in Oregon.

Oregonians should work to replace the law.

I respect every ones right to choose. But, being from Oregon originally, it just seems a bit unusual for them. Just my opinion, no judgement cast.

[Beth Andrea]

It's all about educating people to see a loving couple AS a loving couple...the gender of this very personal relationship doesn't matter.

[Brooke777]

It's all about educating people to see a loving couple AS a loving couple...the gender of this very personal relationship doesn't matter.

Totally agree!!!

[peky]

In 10 years weed and same-sex marriage will be legal through the Empire. WE just need to be patient and wait until the early baby boomers "retire" from good.

I just read that this year, 2012, there were more Hispanic, Asian American, and African American babies born in the USA than white babies. If this year the win was 3:2, 18 years from now it is goring to be whoop ass for the old conservatives.

[Michelle G]

I have so many gay friends in Seattle that are going to be very very happy

[♥ Dutchess]

I'm actually really surprised that Oregon hasn't passed SS marriage or "measure 80." And that Washington did, seems backwards to most of us Oregonians, makes me want to hop across the river.

Go Washington !!