http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/11/nyregion/11marriage.html?pagewanted=1&sq=CT%20allows%20gay%20marriage&st=cse&scp=2
Definition of Marriage: the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc (Take from www.dictionary.com)
I think alot of dictionary's, websites, books, ect. will have to change their definition or view on marriage, because on October 28 there is no turning back from legalizing gay marriages. Marriage will have a whole new meaning then just the tradition wedding of a man and women. What will dictionary's come out with? ... to live as husband and husband, wife and wife, husband and wife?
In this article from the New York Times written by Robert D. McFadden it is about how only 3 states out of 50 states have legalized gay marriages (Connecticut, Massachusetts, and California). If this law is passed it will take effect on October 28, 2008. But this law is not easily going to be passed, already this law has encounter problems and angry citizens. People already are saying "ban gay marriages". Connecticut's own Govern Jodi Rell has openly said she disagrees, even though she says she will "uphold it" she has flat out said she disagrees with it. I'm not sure if that was a good thing for her to say or not as a Govern.
I feel that McFadden makes a good a point in this article when he says is this something these people can "control" or are they "powerless". That is a question no one will ever know, but if gay marriages make people happy, what is so wrong with that?
"Garret Stack, 59, introduced his partner, John Anderson, 63, and said: “For 28 years we have been engaged. We can now register at Home Depot and prepare for marriage.”
After reading this quote my heart in a way went out to these people. For 28 years they have been together but couldn't have an official marriage, its going to be a hard law to pass and a hard law not to pass.
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This little review of that article is a very refreshig look at the topic at hand. I agree, Webster's is going to have to revise a few million dictionaries!
I completely agree with you. Love shouldn't be banned by the government. Of course people can have their own opinions on the matter, but is it really fair to take such strong action and make it illegal? Everyone should be allowed to be happy.
I agree with your opinions because I feel that everyone is entitled to free will and they can be with whoever they want. Everyone deserves a chance to be given their happiness, and this law provides that for many people in the country.
Hey, this is a good review of a very contreversial topic.
I definately agree with your musings on whether or not Jodi Rell should have expressed such disapproval for the legalizing gay marriage. Though as a person she is of course entitled to her own opinion, I think she was a little tactless in stating her personal opinion in such a way. I agree that everyone has the right to be happy so deep down I almost wonder why this should be such an issue with so many people. Sure, it's a breach of tradition and may make some uncomfortable but honestly, it really only allows gay couples to officially be married-not take over the world. But either way the legal decision goes, whether it approves gay marriage or keeps it illegal, there are going to be a lot of discontent people.
Given the response of anti-gay marriage supporters, this is not going to be an easy law to pass!
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