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06 May 2009, 1:01 pm

Maine becomes the fifth state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage!

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06 May 2009, 1:23 pm

i wish the states legalized pot instead.

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06 May 2009, 2:00 pm

oscuria wrote:

i wish the states legalized pot instead.

Why not both?

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06 May 2009, 2:39 pm

hmm but what is it worth if its not recognised should you move

only a matter of time in sure till the whole of the us recognises it

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06 May 2009, 3:40 pm

oscuria wrote:

i wish the states legalized pot instead.

The "Govenator" in California is proposing to do that...didn't you catch the national news on CNN on May 6th?

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06 May 2009, 5:38 pm

mark2410 wrote:

hmm but what is it worth if its not recognised should you move

why move? why not lay down roots where you are?

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06 May 2009, 6:02 pm

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 01618.html
some excerpts

Uproar in D.C. as Same-Sex Marriage Gains
The D.C. Council overwhelmingly approved a bill yesterday to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere

After the vote, enraged African American ministers stormed the hallway outside the council chambers and vowed that they will work to oust the members who supported the bill, which was sponsored by Phil Mendelson (D-At Large). They caused such an uproar that security officers and D.C. police were called in to clear the hallway.

Yesterday's action could be a precursor to a debate later this year over whether to legalize same-sex marriage in the city. "There is no turning back," said Catania, who plans to introduce a broader gay marriage bill in a few months.

Barry, who said he supports gay rights and civil unions, warned after the vote that the District could erupt if the council does not proceed slowly on same-sex marriage.

"All hell is going to break lose," Barry said. "We may have a civil war. The black community is just adamant against this."

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) has said he will sign the bill recognizing same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. The council's action puts the matter before Congress, which under the Home Rule Charter has 30 days to review District legislation. The bill could present the House and Senate with their biggest test on the same-sex marriage issue since Congress approved the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996.

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06 May 2009, 6:03 pm

Zsazsa wrote:

oscuria wrote:

i wish the states legalized pot instead.

The "Govenator" in California is proposing to do that...didn't you catch the national news on CNN on May 6th?

My dad is predicting he won't do anything, and that it's just words. Who knows, though? He could be completely serious about it, but it seems to me that he's just trying to recover his reputation after destroying it, especially for those who once supported him.

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06 May 2009, 10:28 pm

I know at least 4 gay black guys, so why is "the black community" apparently completely against same sex marriages? Where it said "African-American Ministers", I could understand certain people expressing opposition based on religious reasons, but this article seems to imply that the cheif opponent to same-sex marriage legislation is ALL black people. where did this come from?

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06 May 2009, 10:40 pm

Zsazsa wrote:

oscuria wrote:

i wish the states legalized pot instead.

The "Govenator" in California is proposing to do that...didn't you catch the national news on CNN on May 6th?

Yea, he wants to legalize it, but part of the plan is to tax it for $50/oz.

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07 May 2009, 8:24 am

normally_impaired wrote:

I think it has to do with their Southern roots. in CA they voted 70% for prop 8
also I believe being Gay, at least compared to American whites collectively is taboo.
a lot of gay Black men on the DL.

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07 May 2009, 8:38 am

Zsazsa wrote:

The "Govenator" in California is proposing to do that...didn't you catch the national news on CNN on May 6th?

and, no. i only watch tv for sports. the rest i spend on reading/music/pc. :

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