http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/01/07/new.jersey.same.sex.marriage/index.html?iref=allsearch
A bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the state of New Jersey was defeated last Thursday by a vote of 14 for to 20 opposed. Co-sponsors of the bill, Sandra B. Cunningham (D) and Nia H. Gill (D), compared the fight for recognition of same-sex marriage to the struggles of African-Americans throughout American history. Gay rights activists hoped to have the bill passed under former Democratic Governor John Corzine, but are now challenged by new Republican Governor Chris Christie, who opposes same-sex marriage. Although supporters of the bill were disappointed, they are still confident that they would redeem themselves in the courts and overturn the ban, since many churches want to perform same-sex marriages but are not allowed to.
Do you think the supporters of the bill will be successful in court? If so, will this lead to other states granting same-sex couples the right to marry?
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I do and yes! :)
ReplyDeleteI sure do hope so. I'm so sick of people being so dead set against homosexuual marriage. Ti doesn't directly effect anyone, nor will it in the future. Yet, it seems to be a mindset in America that people have to put their own two sense into other peopl's lives. Sure, on some issues it is a must, but on a topic like this... just let them have the rights they deserve by living here.
ReplyDeleteksadjhgl;kasjdg;lkjasl;gkja;lsjkglaskjgaksjg I AM SO FRUSTRATED WITH THIS STATE. We have legalized marriage amongst FIRST COUSINS in New Jersey. It is okay to incestuously produce mentally challenged/disabled kids, but it is horrible to marry someone you love with no effect on anyone but the two of you? It is pure pretentiousness, completely condescending. It is 2010, America, and people are still being denied basic rights. Disgusting, New Jersey, disgusting.
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