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Post by Alexandria on Jun 24, 2011 21:41:47 GMT -5
discuss.
(yes i know a thread exists, but it's awesome enough to deserve its own)
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Jun 24, 2011 21:44:09 GMT -5
Just the religious protection bill.
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Post by Alexandria on Jun 24, 2011 21:44:53 GMT -5
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Jun 24, 2011 21:48:16 GMT -5
Oh awesome. That was quick. EDIT: Ah, nevermind. It hasn't been legalized yet. The news service jumped the gun. It's the religious protection law still. |
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Post by Thejebusfire on Jun 24, 2011 21:53:48 GMT -5
It's better than nothing.
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Jun 24, 2011 21:55:40 GMT -5
Actually, I'm confused now.
I'm going to sit down until everything makes sense.
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Post by Alexandria on Jun 24, 2011 21:57:23 GMT -5
In other words, the republicans who voted yes only voted yes because religious organizations (not limited to churches and the like) can not be sued for denying same-sex couples a ceremony, a reception hall, etc.
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Post by Random Guy on Jun 24, 2011 22:02:57 GMT -5
It seems to me that the law was passed by the state senate, but it still needs the governor's signature. That's a virtual certainty, though, since Cuomo is ridiculously pro-gay rights.
As for the religious protections, I'm not too concerned. If a church doesn't agree with gay marriages, it shouldn't be forced to perform them. That would violate the Free Exercise Clause, and as long as justices of the peace can marry same-sex couples everything's fine governmentwise.
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Post by Smurfette Principle on Jun 24, 2011 22:05:03 GMT -5
FUCK YES FUCK YES FUCK YES.
I DON'T CARE IF IT ISN'T SIGNED YET, I'M STILL HAPPY!
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Post by Dragon Zachski on Jun 24, 2011 22:05:11 GMT -5
In other words, the republicans who voted yes only voted yes because religious organizations (not limited to churches and the like) can not be sued for denying same-sex couples a ceremony, a reception hall, etc. Which, honestly, I don't mind. There's more than one place to get married, and more than one place to have a reception hall. |
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Post by nickiknack on Jun 24, 2011 22:15:14 GMT -5
YES, and a few Republicans crossed over for the vote it self, including my State Senator Steve Saland....I'm a bit shocked he did the decent thing
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Post by kmc on Jun 24, 2011 22:19:49 GMT -5
It's done and passed. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!
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Post by kmc on Jun 24, 2011 22:20:41 GMT -5
I'm sure the folks at NOM NOM NOM, FOTF, AFA and Westboro are all shitting themselves right now.
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Post by kmc on Jun 24, 2011 22:21:37 GMT -5
YES, and a few Republicans crossed over for the vote it self, including my State Senator Steve Saland....I'm a bit shocked he did the decent thing I live just a mile outside of Grisanti's district. I LOVE that man now. |
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Post by Random Guy on Jun 24, 2011 22:31:14 GMT -5
Hopefully, now that a state with the size and power of New York is legalizing same-sex marriage, more will follow.
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