Oregon expected to allow same sex marriage

[Godwit]

As expected --

PORTLAND -- U.S. District Judge Michael McShane has ruled that the voter-approved ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional.

The state attorney general had refused to defend the ban in lawsuits brought by four same-sex couples.

"Today Judge McShane did the right thing for families, affirming that the denial of marriage to committed same-sex couples in Oregon is unconstitutional. In recognition of the strong support for marriage among Oregonians, no one with legal standing, including our state Attorney General, wanted to go down in history as defending discrimination," said Thalia Zepatos, director of public engagement at Freedom to Marry.

Officials in Oregon's largest county, Multnomah, said they will begin issuing marriage licenses immediately, unless the judge puts a stay on his own decision.

Late Monday morning, an appeals court denied a request for an emergency stay that could have blocked McShane's ruling.

http://www.kgw.com/news/Major-ruling...259784001.html

[Godwit]

Towleroad ‏@tlrd 5m
Here is the Oregon marriage ruling, which took effect immediately. http://tlrd.us/1jih26W


Chris Heinonen ‏@chrisheinonen 5m
We finally have gay marriage here In Oregon as well. Joining those liberal states like Idaho and Arkansas. #finally


Jared Polis ‏@jaredpolis 5m
was congratulating each state when they allow #lgbt marriage equality but it's happening so fast I can't keep up:Oregon Utah Idaho Arkansas?

[Oscar Wilde]

godwit, have ya considered petitioning the admin to make the announcements for your progressing abominations a sticky?

O.W.

[Son of George]

Well if it is the law it must be followed right.

Brunei: ‘Stone the gays’ law to be phased in from tomorrow

[sunny225]

Do you live in a state where you can finally get 'married' now, Godwit?
IF so, congrats. You've finally legalized perversion.

[Mugwump]

Do you live in a state where you can finally get 'married' now, Godwit?
IF so, congrats. You've finally legalized perversion.

Those who stay all bent out of shape about same-sex marriage will inevitably see their dispositions worsen in the future as the practice becomes ever more accepted across the US and elsewhere. Of course, there remain a few outposts of decency and civilization where traditional attitudes toward homosexuality are still observed--spots like Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Uganda, for instance.

[Miradus]

Those who stay all bent out of shape about same-sex marriage will inevitably see their dispositions worsen in the future as the practice becomes ever more accepted across the US and elsewhere. Of course, there remain a few outposts of decency and civilization where traditional attitudes toward homosexuality are still observed--spots like Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Uganda, for instance.

Heh. As a first post, that one is coming out swinging.

I can tell you're going to be greatly loved here.

[Aetius Romulous]

Those who stay all bent out of shape about same-sex marriage will inevitably see their dispositions worsen in the future as the practice becomes ever more accepted across the US and elsewhere. Of course, there remain a few outposts of decency and civilization where traditional attitudes toward homosexuality are still observed--spots like Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Uganda, for instance.

Who knew the name "Mugwump" was still available? Welcome aboard.

[snewbie]

Those who stay all bent out of shape about same-sex marriage will inevitably see their dispositions worsen in the future as the practice becomes ever more accepted across the US and elsewhere. Of course, there remain a few outposts of decency and civilization where traditional attitudes toward homosexuality are still observed--spots like Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Uganda, for instance.

And the fastest person to ever make my ignore list is.....

[Oscar Wilde]

Those who stay all bent out of shape about same-sex marriage ....

Folks "dispositions" result from a multitude of events that have vilified morality and glamorized the abominable ....

O.W.