State Supreme Court says same-sex couples have right to marry

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Gays and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry in California, the state Supreme Court said today in a historic ruling that could be repudiated by the voters in November.

In a 4-3 decision, the justices said the state's ban on same-sex marriage violates the "fundamental constitutional right to form a family relationship." The ruling is likely to flood county courthouses with applications from couples newly eligible to marry when the decision takes effect in 30 days.

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[snowmore.livejournal.com]

I thought this was good news, until I read xie_xie_xie's thoughts on what this will mean with the vote for a new President in November. :(

fundamental constitutional right to form a family relationship."

To me, it's more than a constitutional right. It's a right as a human being to love who one wants and marry that person if that is their wish.

I hope this does lead to better news as months go on.

Like some quoted at xie's journal: Celebrate the victories, for they are few... (a great quote from Queer as Folk).

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

You are right, unfortunately the President's election can be something that will throw water on the small fire... we will see, cross fingers and good vibes. Elisa