MO state senator and partner along with 17 couples from MO marry in Iowa this weekend

[proud2BlibKansan]

Justus takes bus to Iowa where same-sex marriage is legal to marry partner

Missouri state Sen. Jolie Justus of Kansas City on Friday boarded a bus for Iowa where same-sex marriage is legal to wed her partner of nearly two years, the Democratic senator said Sunday.Missouri Sen. Jolie JustusMissouri Sen. Jolie Justus

Justus said she married Shonda Garrison of mid-Missouri at a ceremony in Iowa City.

The two were one of 17 couples mostly from the St. Louis area that took advantage of the recent Iowa Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage in the Hawkeye State. Missouri does not recognize same-sex marriages, meaning that the marriage carries no legal weight back home in Kansas City.

The couples boarded a bus early Friday morning to make the trek to Iowa. Also on the bus were clergy members who came along to perform the ceremonies.

more . . . http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node

The happy couple:

[aquart]

1. Hope they had a big party and spent a lot of cash.

As a thank you.

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. I'm sure they did

:)

[Telly Savalas]

3. Cool!

Senator Justus does a great job and I'm proud to have her representing me in Jeff City.

A toast to a happy marriage :toast:

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. She is such a great lady

I am really happy for her.

[aquart]

5. Le Chaim!

[LooseWilly]

6. Feel good story of the day...

Cheers!

[proud2BlibKansan]

7. Yes it really is

And today, 24 hours after this story appeared in the local newspaper, the haters have surfaced with their ugly remarks.

All the more reason to congratulate Senator Justus.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

8. When does the Full Faith & Credit clause kick in??

Since each state has to recognize marriages contracted in other states, when does MO have to recognize this??

Same thing in California -- those gay married people can't have their marriages annulled (no ex post facto laws) and if they move to other states that recognize gay marriage, they should be recognized.


There are several reasons why gay marriage has to become legal in all 50 states:

Full Faith & Credit Clause
No Ex Post Facto Laws Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Due Process Clause

Nota Bene: I am a lawyer but I do not play one on TV. :D

[ddeclue]

9. Loving v. Virginia, 1967 anyone?

:shrug: