Massachusetts court to rule on gay marriage case - GoFuckYourself.com

Juicy D. Links · 11-18-2003, 08:07 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/11/18/ga...eut/index.html

BOSTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) -- The highest court in Massachusetts said it would issue Tuesday its long-awaited ruling on whether gays and lesbians can marry, a move that could make the state the first to legalize same-sex marriages.

The Supreme Judicial Court said on its Web site that it would issue a ruling at 10 a.m. EST in the case of Goodridge v. Department of Public Health. The lawsuit was

brought by several gay and lesbian couples seeking the right to marry in Massachusetts.

Gay marriages are forbidden in the United States, although one state, Vermont, allows same-sex civil unions. Earlier this year the U.S. Supreme Court overturned state sodomy laws, a move some conservatives said could open the door to gay marriage. That decision and Canadian steps taken to legalize gay marriages earlier this year have intensified the debate.

Legal experts have said it is possible the Massachusetts court will reject the claim outright, openly declaring that same-sex marriages are legal and valid, or pass the issue to the state legislature to sort out.

Joe Citizen · 11-18-2003, 08:22 AM

Massachusetts court strikes down ban on same-sex marriage
Tuesday, November 18, 2003 Posted: 10:16 AM EST (1516 GMT)

Justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued their ruling in the case of Goodridge v. Department of Public Health on Tuesday.

BOSTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) -- The highest court in Massachusetts ruled Tuesday it is unconstitutional for the state to deny marriage to gay and lesbian couples, a move that could make the state the first to legalize same-sex marriages.

http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/11/18/ga...eut/index.html

Marcus · 11-18-2003, 08:32 AM

I thought it was already legal for gays to marry in Vermont

Mateo1721 · 11-18-2003, 08:38 AM

In Vermont, it is considered a civil union and the couple has different rights than in a marriage.

q00p · 11-18-2003, 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by Joe Citizen
Massachusetts court strikes down ban on same-sex marriage
Tuesday, November 18, 2003 Posted: 10:16 AM EST (1516 GMT)

Justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued their ruling in the case of Goodridge v. Department of Public Health on Tuesday.

BOSTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) -- The highest court in Massachusetts ruled Tuesday it is unconstitutional for the state to deny marriage to gay and lesbian couples, a move that could make the state the first to legalize same-sex marriages.

http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/11/18/ga...eut/index.html

ALthough now there is a movement to change the Massachusets constitution to ban gay marriage, which would null and void this ruling after 2006.....

WHy can't gay folk be allowed to have the same rights of straight folk when it comes to getting all the benefits of marriage?

hyatla · 11-18-2003, 12:40 PM

"Whether and whom to marry, how to express sexual intimacy, and whether and how to establish a family ? these are among the most basic of every individual's liberty and due process rights," the majority opinion said. "And central to personal freedom and security is the assurance that the laws will apply equally to persons in similar situations."

rooster · 11-18-2003, 12:43 PM

massachusets is also the state the elects ted kennedy with like an 80% margin. nuff said.

Joe Citizen · 11-18-2003, 03:36 PM

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Originally posted by rooster
massachusets is also the state the elects ted kennedy with like an 80% margin. nuff said.

Guess what dickhead. You are losing the war. Eventually bigots like you will slowly begin to disappear and one day people will giggle at just the thought of someone as narrow minded as you.

It's no wonder you are bitter.

Aly-Python · 11-18-2003, 03:41 PM

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Originally posted by q00p

WHy can't gay folk be allowed to have the same rights of straight folk when it comes to getting all the benefits of marriage?

...AND the liabilities!

Space Puppy · 11-18-2003, 03:44 PM

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Originally posted by Aly-Python

...AND the liabilities!

every cloud and all that Aly ;)

MrIzzz · 11-18-2003, 03:44 PM

the question really, is should church and state be seperate? because here in the US, almost all of our laws are based on religion. so if we really want to seperate the 2 then marriage should not give people taxbreaks. just think of it, if gay marriage is legalized then why should i get married to my gf. i want to have a tax break just for dating her!

hyatla · 11-18-2003, 03:47 PM

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Originally posted by MrIzzz
the question really, is should church and state be seperate? because here in the US, almost all of our laws are based on religion. so if we really want to seperate the 2 then marriage should not give people taxbreaks. just think of it, if gay marriage is legalized then why should i get married to my gf. i want to have a tax break just for dating her!

I don't see any logic here.

11-18-2003, 08:07 AM	#1
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	Massachusetts court to rule on gay marriage case http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/11/18/ga...eut/index.html BOSTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) -- The highest court in Massachusetts said it would issue Tuesday its long-awaited ruling on whether gays and lesbians can marry, a move that could make the state the first to legalize same-sex marriages. The Supreme Judicial Court said on its Web site that it would issue a ruling at 10 a.m. EST in the case of Goodridge v. Department of Public Health. The lawsuit was brought by several gay and lesbian couples seeking the right to marry in Massachusetts. Gay marriages are forbidden in the United States, although one state, Vermont, allows same-sex civil unions. Earlier this year the U.S. Supreme Court overturned state sodomy laws, a move some conservatives said could open the door to gay marriage. That decision and Canadian steps taken to legalize gay marriages earlier this year have intensified the debate. Legal experts have said it is possible the Massachusetts court will reject the claim outright, openly declaring that same-sex marriages are legal and valid, or pass the issue to the state legislature to sort out.

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11-18-2003, 08:22 AM	#2
Joe Citizen Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,552	Massachusetts court strikes down ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday, November 18, 2003 Posted: 10:16 AM EST (1516 GMT) Justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued their ruling in the case of Goodridge v. Department of Public Health on Tuesday. BOSTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) -- The highest court in Massachusetts ruled Tuesday it is unconstitutional for the state to deny marriage to gay and lesbian couples, a move that could make the state the first to legalize same-sex marriages. http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/11/18/ga...eut/index.html

11-18-2003, 08:32 AM	#3
Marcus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,472	I thought it was already legal for gays to marry in Vermont

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Mateo1721 Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 626	In Vermont, it is considered a civil union and the couple has different rights than in a marriage.

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rooster Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,384	massachusets is also the state the elects ted kennedy with like an 80% margin. nuff said.