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ownedgirlie -> RE: Appeals Court Upholds Calif ban on Same Sex Marriage (10/6/2006 8:13:13 AM)
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ORIGINAL: pinkee
While i do appreciate the strides made in the Land of Fruits and Nuts, i still cannot understand why this country treats gay people as second class citizens. Seems to me that gay marriage is the only realistic solution; otherwise, we will need a whole new court system & body of law for civil unions, etc.
pinkee
If I am not mistaken, I believe the citizenry of those states which had this up for a vote overwhelmingly opposed it, as opposed to their governments making such decisions. That's why California enacted the Domestic Partnership rights. I don't think the opposition came only from the religious right sect; I believe it had more to do with "tradition" and the overwhelming percentage of voters NOT being gay. It's a huge ship to turn around, and if it ever does completely turn, it is not likely to happen quickly. Meanwhile, states like California, as well as some Eastern states, are indeed doing what they can to impose equal rights. As I understand it, gay couples in California now have the option of a domestic civil union, which entitles them to every civil right that a married couple can enjoy - other than a marriage certificate. I believe the way to further this cause is to celebrate what has occurred, rather than critically focus on what has not. It is good that you pointed to California, as it allowed our progress to be pointed out. Perhaps other states will look into the Domestic Civil Union laws as the next logical step. Any major change tends to require baby steps, as opposed to one massive leap. Perhaps you could implore your fine state of Ohio to incorporate the same laws...?
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