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"Fredric L. Rice" |
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15 Sep 2005 02:40:54 AM |
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Equal rights wins in Massachuesetts! |
http://boston.indymedia.org/feature/display/41655/index.php
Christian extremists wishing to emulate their Islamic terrorist
counterparts are unable to spread their hatred and bigotry among
the citizens. In Massachusetts, _ALL_ men and women are created
and treated equally under the law.
I hope Christian Republinazi bigots are shitting themselves blind.
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| User: "Bret Ludwig" |
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| Title: Re: Equal rights wins in Massachuesetts! |
15 Sep 2005 02:45:33 AM |
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Equal marriage activists claim victory
by Boston IMC volunteers
(No verified email address) 14 Sep 2005
Equal marriage proponents celebrated victory last night, one day before
Massachusetts' constitutional convention is to decide whether or not
to put the issue of same-sex marriage before the voters as a ballot
question. The consensus among the press, the activists, and many others
is that it will decide not to.
A long line of players in what has become one of the largest and most
powerful political groups in the state stood in front of the crowd
giving congratulatory speeches and stern warnings. The event was billed
as a candlelight vigil but many took the opportunity to celebrate and
build up morale for future trials.
Photos courtesy of Mainframe Photographics and are copyrighted
Click on image for a larger version
CandlelightVig1769.jpg
"Press reports of our impending success may make people
complacent," said Arlene Isaacson, co-chair of the Massachusetts Gay
and Lesbian Political Caucus, "We can't afford that. Don't stop
until our opponents stop fighting against us and leave us alone."
Some speakers expressed disdain at Attorney General Tom Reilly's
decision to uphold the legality of the proposed constitutional
amendment that would ban gay marriage last week. Two former AG's and
a long list of attorney's advised Reilly that the amendment would
have violated article 48 of the constitution, which bans referenda on
judicial decisions.
"Tom Reilly's decision goes against the law," said Mary Bonauto,
Civil Rights Director and Lawyer for Gay and Lesbian Activists and
Defenders.
Activists are citing the election of state Rep. Carl Sciortino
(Medford, Somerville) over incumbent Vincent Ciampa and the primary
victory of state Rep. Patricia Jehlen (Somerville) over anti-gay
marriage democrat Paul Casey in the race for the Senate as evidence of
the issues power to raise voters in the state, and sway other
legislators towards supporting what has now become the status quo,
legal gay marriage.
At least four legislators have shifted their allegiances in the debate,
but the final count will not be known until Wednesday evening. It is
rumored that the State house has ordered dinner, thus preparing for a
possible long debate, but the word on Beacon Hill is that arguments
will be short and the question will be resolved quickly.
Over 6500 same-sex couples have been married in Massachusetts since May
17, 2004. <<
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