Gay marriage takes place in New Jersey

[David__77]

http://www.kfor.com/Global/story.asp?S=1696601

Asbury Park, New Jersey-AP -- New Jersey's first same-sex marriage ceremony has been performed in Asbury Park.

In a written statement, City Clerk Dawn Tomek, calls it "a matter of fundamental civil and Constitutional rights."

...

Two men were married in City Hall after being issued a license by city officials. About ten people attended the ceremony.

Asbury Park officials say six other applications for same-sex weddings are pending.

[LeftCoast]

1. Excellent news!

One thing to keep in mind (per Mark Morford):

Where Is My Gay Apocalypse? Over 3,500 gay marriages and, what, no hellfire? I was promised hellfire. And riots. What gives?

It's a really amusing read

[nodehopper]

8. ugh...

Just caught a snipped on ABC preview for the news saying "Why gay marriage celebration in New Jersey may be short-lived" and there was a clip of the licenses, I think. I just hope the mayors and city clerks across the country keep doing what's right and eventually the archaic, atavistic attitudes will be history...

[rocktivity]

2. Congrats to the couple and the clerk from a Jersey girl!

AND KEEP THOSE BORING OVERPRICED CONDOS OFF THE BEACHFRONT!!!

:headbang:
rocknation

[DrWeird]

3. Is this a first for the east coast?

Only place I know of where it's actually happening is Portland and San Fran. It would be great to see thousands of couples show up everytime some place performs the ceremony.

[kayell]

5. No, New Paltz, NY preceded Portland

Mayor Jason West

Charged with 19 counts of illegal marrying. Pleaded not-guilty.
And yet, the marriages continue in New Paltz.
http://www.rainbownetwork.com/content/News.asp?newsid=4444


This is wonderful, another city heard from! How long before there are cities all over the US?

[rocktivity]

7. AND I WENT TO COLLEGE AT NEW PALTZ!!!!

rocknation

[proud patriot]

4. That's great

:D

[slinkerwink]

6. congrats to the happy couple!

[leQ]

9. congrats to them all!

words escape how proud i am to see my sisters & brothers standing up for their rights.