Ohio House Approves Defense Of Marriage Act

[CShine]

With just four letters Ohio lawmakers have redefined marriage in the state. It will have a widespread impact on same-sex couples and businesses in a city already seen by some as intolerant. The law is known as "DOMA" the Defense of Marriage Act. It passed the Ohio house Tuesday and is waiting for Governor Taft's signature.

This comes on the heels of a Massachusetts court ruling that recognized same sex marriages. Ohio becomes the 38th state to pass such a law.

John Angelo and Frank Neumann were legally married two years ago in Germany. They have the marriage license and wedding photos to prove it, but their union is not legal in Ohio.

"We are more determined than ever to stand up for relationships that are heterosexual versus gay, but second we're disheartened about our community," said Angelo, North Avondale.

http://www.wcpo.com/news/2004/local/02/03/marriage_passed.html

[roguevalley]

1. What's going on in Ohio?

[countmyvote4real]

2. I admire them for fighting it. And they should.

However, they should be prepared at some point to say FU Ohio legislature and take their tax earning skills and property to a more progressive state. It sucks that they should have to even consider that, but right now Ohio sucks more.

Why oh why oh why oh...

[frogbison]

3. Ohio DOES suck

What with DOMA and the second execution in a month, we are lighting up the sky as a progressive, tolerant place to live.

Oh yeah Proud to be an Ohioan. Makes me glad I still don't live in Minnesota, where they have not had an execution since 1919 (or therebouts). sarcasm off.

Beware, Star of the North! There are those in power now that want to change how things are in fairness and tolerance for others. Fight them! Stand up! Speak out!