Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Same-Sex Pairs in Florida Say Jubilant ‘I Dos’
On January 5, a judge lifted the ban on same-sex marriage in Florida, making them the 36th state to do so. Many joyous coup,es were wed only a few hours after the descision was made. The article also portrays the views of both clerks and politicians alike who are opposed to same-sex marriage on the lifting of this ban. The more conservative of these clerks announced they will continue issuing licenses because it is the law, but will be ending ceremonial courthouse weddings, so as not to force clerks into participating in something that may go against their beliefs. Jed Bush also commented on the lifting of the ban, urging for the respect of persons on all sides of the issue.
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It is about time this happened. It is the 21st century and honesty it is a shame that we here in america still have gay marriage bans... bans which belong in the wastebasket of the history of the united states. When the constitution says freedom for everyone, it means everyone... white or black, men or women, native or immigrant, gay or straight.
ReplyDeleteAgain this is just the next step in the right direction. At this point its just dumb we have a ban on any kind of marriage. We will look back on this and simply ask,"Why did that take so long?"
ReplyDeleteObviously this is a step in the right direction. as the article stated, only six years ago, Florida passed a constitutional amendment to ban on gay marriage, garnering 62 percent of the vote. It's crazy how much can change in six years, and hopefully within the next few years we will be close to overturning gay marriage bans in every state.
ReplyDeleteState 36 is a long step from state 1. I am glad to see that we can effect change on equal marriage. This change is long overdue but the fact that almost 3/4 of the states have changed their stances is great. I am glad to see that state legislature is taking an affirmative stance on this issue.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone above. It is a step towards the right direction. Marriage should not be about gender. With these laws, it has taken away what marriage really means.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that conservatives' defense of traditional marriage is a lost cause. The left's ability to frame the issue of "marriage equality" as an emotional argument, rather than a practical one that examines societal effects, has convinced a huge segment of the population to favor same-sex marriage, even in a swing state like Florida. Jeb Bush's conciliatory comment proves this change in the national mindset. I certainly hope that the part of his statement referring to "those of us who believe marriage is a sacrament and want to safeguard religious liberty" does not get ignored.
ReplyDeleteSame-sex marriage is beginning to be more widely accepted, which I believe is a good thing. Even if people do not personally agree with same-sex marriage, they should still recognize that they have no right to decide what someone's sexuality should be. I believe that the government should not have the power to invade someone's personal life just because it offends some people. In my opinion, this is a step in the right direction. Same-sex marriage in no way affects me, so I have no right or reason to deny marriage to anyone, and neither does the government.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Raman. Whatever your personal views of same-sex marriage are, they do not apply in government. This is a social issue, or a religious issue for some, but not one for the government to decide. It's encouraging to see states lifting same-sex marriage bans, even if it's happening one state at a time. Hopefully, we as a country will soon be living up to the phrase we have to repeat every day in our Pledge of Allegiance: "Liberty and justice for all".
ReplyDeleteAgain, I am very happy that we as a country are making progress to give all equal rights, especially when it comes to marrige. It's still baffling that there are still 14 states that still ban same-sex marrige. I hope to see equal marrige for all within the next year.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Matt that the conservative fight for traditional marriage is a lost cause. Republicans should get on the bandwagon at this point, if nothing else, to receive more support from the seeming majority of Americans for gay marriage. Besides that, I feel the constitutional argument to maintain traditional marriage by law is sketchy due to our government's supposed separation from religion.
ReplyDeleteI think that who a person can or cannot marry should not be regulated by government. I feel like this is not something that is necessary or proper for the government to be involved in. It is a personal choice not a lawful one. However, I am very happy that these states are beginning to allow this legally, so it will no longer be an issue.
ReplyDeleteSupporting gay marriage isn't a bandwagon. It's a fight for civil rights that have been taken away from millions of people for many years. The fact that some states are still unwilling to lift the ban on gay marriage is ridiculous. I'm not trying to promote a cause, I'm just trying to promote equal rights that America proudly preaches to its citizens. Whether or not you support gay marriage, for religious reasons or other, the lift on the ban of gay marriage is absolutely necessary for freedom.
ReplyDeleteIf two people are in love, they should not be stopped from marrying because of government regulation. It is ridiculous that people are still fighting against this. Also, government should not be in correlation with religion, which is why I agree with Andy that the argument using the constituion is unjust.
ReplyDeleteThe bans on same-sex marriage are the stupidest things and I think they are unconstitutional. The church is supposed to be seperate from the state, so why are overly-Conservative Christians keeping people from getting married? Adultery isn't illegal but a happy marriage is? It's just preposterous and an infringement on the rights of people who wish to marry somebody of the same sex. It's about time the Supreme Court got involved, they're already decades late.
ReplyDeleteAs most others have said, im glad that Florida has allowed same-sex marriage, as this isn't something that the government should control. Hopefully all states will have lifted bans against same-sex marriage by themselves or by the impending Supreme Court ruling. While of course this is a huge step in the direction towards equality, I also hope that more LGBT-oriented legislation is passed soon, such as non-discrimination laws.
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