Groundbreaking gay marriage trial starts in Calif

Jazzy · Post by **Jazzy** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:11 am

SAN FRANCISCO -The first federal trial to determine if the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from outlawing same-sex marriage gets under way Monday, and the two gay couples on whose behalf the case was brought will be among the first witnesses.

The proceedings, which are expected to last two to three weeks, involve a challenge to Proposition 8, the gay marriage ban approved by California voters in November 2008.

Regardless of the outcome, the case is likely to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where it ultimately could become a landmark that determines if gay Americans have the right to marry.

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qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:50 am

I hope the gay couples win.

Jazzy · Post by **Jazzy** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:16 am

I hope they win too as I feel that gay Americans have the right to marry.

ProfessionalMoron · Post by **ProfessionalMoron** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:13 am

Jazzy;1281241 wrote: I hope they win too as I feel that gay Americans have the right to marry.

Do you understand the anthropological meaning of marriage?

Jazzy · Post by **Jazzy** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:30 am

ProfessionalMoron;1281502 wrote: Do you understand the anthropological meaning of marriage?

According to the evolutionary theorist Lewis Henry Morgan and his statements made in Ancient Society?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:58 am

Jazzy;1281241 wrote: I hope they win too as I feel that gay Americans have the right to marry.

They do have the right.

Canada's has be legalized for years.

Saint_ · Post by **Saint_** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:50 am

Jazzy;1281241 wrote: I hope they win too as I feel that gay Americans have the right to marry.

Why not? "Live and let live," I say. If it makes them happy, what's the problem? Some say it degrades the "Institution of Marriage." Yeah, right. Like a divorce rate of 50% doesn't do that already!:rolleyes:

Oh... and prominent citizens, politicians, stars, sports heroes, and even Presidents committing adultery certainly didn't have any effect on the "Institution of Marriage!"Pfft!!:wah:

Saint_ · Post by **Saint_** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:51 am

ProfessionalMoron;1281502 wrote: Do you understand the anthropological meaning of marriage?

Are you referring to "reproduction?" Well, if that's what frightens you, never fear! Gays can't reproduce!:-2