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Supreme Court Strikes Down Same-Sex Marriage Ban In 50 States

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I hope this doesn't fly in the face of site rules. If so, I humbly ask forgiveness, and ask that if members have strong feelings they wish to express, that they do so in a blog.

 

In a 5-4 decision, The US Supreme Court has stricken down bans against same-sex marriage in all 50 states. That means that same-sex marriages in any state must also be recognized in every other state.

 

 

 

 

 

**Site Staff Message Added by Cia** Celebration of this wonderful decision is just fine here on the forums--all mention of the political ramifications, parties, person, etc... is not. Those can be discussed via a personal blog. Thank you for adhering to our rules regarding politics, and enjoy the fact for once, everyone in the US has equal rights in regards to marriage!

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The US Supreme Court has stricken down bans against same-sex marriage in all 50 states. That means that same-sex marriages in any state must also be recognized in every other state.

 

excellent news :) It makes no sense that valid marriage in a country or state is not legally recognized across the entirety of that nation. That's the current position in the UK :( (Northern Ireland does not currently recognize legal valid marriages made in other parts of the UK) but hopefully the decision to allow gay marriage in Ireland - the population recently voted for it in a referendum - will bring the UK into line with the US :)

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It's about damn time! :D :D :D I can only imagine how you guys in America must be feeling. It's not over yet, but it just became a hell of a lot closer (and I'm talking worldwide as well; where the U.S. leads, others generally follow...)

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I'm a sap... I started crying.

 

On the positive side, I've already had a marriage proposal. If I say yes, the question will be whether I should wear a white tux or some other color. :D

 

I'm so freakin' happy I could just fart!

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excellent news :) It makes no sense that valid marriage in a country or state is not legally recognized across the entirety of that nation. That's the current position in the UK :( (Northern Ireland does not currently recognize legal valid marriages made in other parts of the UK) but hopefully the decision to allow gay marriage in Ireland - the population recently voted for it in a referendum - will bring the UK into line with the US :)

Hopefully, o green one.

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Gay marriages have begun in Nashville.

 

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Same-sex marriages began in Nashville and other Tennessee counties on Friday, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a landmark case to overturn bans on the marriages across the nation.

 

The ruling set Tennessee officials into motion, a reaction praised by advocates of gay marriage and attorneys involved in the case. Gov. Bill Haslam said Friday morning the state will comply with the court's ruling. An email went out to county clerks about 10:30 a.m. saying they did not need to wait for more directives.

 

"The people of Tennessee have recently voted clearly on this issue," Haslam said in a statement. "The Supreme Court has overturned that vote. We will comply with the decision and will ensure that our departments are able to do so as quickly as possible."

 

 

Story:  http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2015/06/26/supreme-court-gay-marriage/29263767/

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