Arizona Same-Sex Marriage Ban Declared Unconstitutional

[Zorra]

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge has struck down Arizona's ban on gay marriage and cleared the way for legally recognized same-sex unions in the state.

The ruling Friday by U.S. District Judge John Sedwick bars state officials from enforcing a 1996 state law and a 2008 voter-approved constitutional amendment that outlawed gay marriage.

Sedwick ordered the state to "permanently cease" its ban on gay marriage and declined to stay his order.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/17/arizona-gay-marriage_n_6003456.html

I love y'all!

[riversedge]

1. Congrats to AZ -you now have the FREEDOM to

marry whomever you love.


Republicans are always crying about Freedom. They should be happy for now but I will not hold my breath!

[shenmue]

2. Yay!

[dbackjon]

3. AZ is not appealing

Marriages underway!!

[nightscanner59]

4. Hoardes of angry Fox-Nooze addicted snowbirds are angrily on their way.

Many want to get there in time for elections and maintain Arizona as a red state.
I propose that if it weren't for the snowbirds, Az wouldn't have the Tea party queen as governor.
Demographics amongst the permanent residents show a more even divide especially in the metroplexes.
This may become an interesting litmus test.
Personally I'm glad Arizona will have to honor my possible upcoming union.
But I don't expect the GOP homophobes will go down without a fight there.

[okasha]

5. Don't know about AZ,

but snowbirds who winter in Texas aren't legal residents and can't vote.

Congratulations on your possible upcoming wedding.