Assembly Passes Calif. Gay Marriage

[davidinalameda]

http://www.365gay.com/newscon05/09/090605calAss.htm

Second time a charm. The California Assembly passed legislation Tuesday night to allow same-sex couples to marry.

Gay and lesbian couples crowded into the legislature early this morning to see the historic vote. It was put off twice during the day when backers did not think they had enough votes. Finally, late Tuesday evening, when it looked as though it could pass the measure was put forward.

The bill passed by the slimmest of margins - one vote. But, it made California the first state in the nation to have a same-sex marriage law passed by the legislature. In Massachusetts, where gay marriage has been legal for more than a year, the decision was made by the courts.

[William769]

1. Whats the Terminator going to do now?

Thats the million dollar question.

[Siyahamba]

2. He has said he has no problem with it if the people want it

But he might get creative and say that the legislature is not "the people."

[davidinalameda]

3. I just sent an email and I'm going to follow it up with a snail mail

Dear Governor Schwarzenegger:

I am asking you to sign AB849. This is a historic piece of legislation not only for the gay and lesbian community but for California as a whole. For too long, same-sex couples have not enjoyed the same rights and benefits as our heterosexual counterparts. This bill is a step in the right direction. It will give same-sex couples the same rights under California law and will be an important step in allowing same-sex couples to eventually share in the same rights under federal law as well.

I ask you to please sign this bill. Please stand up for all Californians. This may not be the most popular stance, but it certainly is the right one.


We need to show him that the people are in favor of this.

[swimmernsecretsea]

4. Maybe if you suggest that it'll bring his numbers up

and bring in revenue for his supporters, he'll grab a pen. Media-ho to Money-ho; I just love da Governator.