Same-Sex Marriage Update

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

I'm one of the ones who want it to go to the SCJ. Probably no surprise there.

I think they have a great case and, of course, a California win--although I'd be happy for all out there--does nothing for other States (some that have rock solid state amendments banning equal marriage) and DOMA still being applied to same sex couples who lack over 1000 benefits.

I also don't think a win in California would do much to change the public opinion of the States around here (that will take generations) where we are located (FL).

Canada has had marriage equality since 2005 and now same sex marriages in Mexico City must be acknowledged by the other 31 states in that country (with a 91 percent Roman Catholic population no less!).

Both of those locations didn't wait until public opinion favoured marriage equality. Both Mexican and Canadian governments, court cases and and/or Supreme Courts took care of it in the name of justice and fairness for all...without a nod to public opinion.

What do you think? Would you consider it a success if the win stays in California and it isn't taken to the SCJ?

Do people still advise patience to those in other States and the issue of Federal rights?

curious.

Sometimes I bold things just to point them out, not because I agree with them. That being said, I am legally married in the State of California. I am not legally married in Florida (for example), nor do I have the other 1000 rights that are supposed to come with a marriage. Rights, responsibilities, obligations, privileges....my God damn rights!!!!

I will not be happy until we are all equal, and anybody that "settles" for one State at a time is not representing me. We have to get out of that mentality of not wanting to push too hard...because we will only get what we by rights should have always had if we push, and fight, and scream for what is ours.

I have a lot more to say, but I have to get back to work.

Blessings,

Cindy