The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled (4-3) that marriage can be between people of the same sex. This makes Connecticut the third state to allow gay marriage, joining California and Massachusetts.
In the times of turmoil that the U.S. is experiencing, it's nice to see our government work. This ruling is not just progressive law, but also an example of why our founding fathers gave states their power.
The best example is California. Not only did it legalize gay marriage, but also medical marijuana and has created its own emission standards. While a single state seems to lead in progressive policy, the United States as a whole seems to be a country stuck in its 20th and 19th century law, and hasn't evolved with its people.
There are plenty of laws I'd like to change, and that a majority of people in the U.S. would change. While the federal government reflects its age, state governments with populations that demand change are making new laws that are setting the tone for America.
Each new state law or ruling is one small step, but it sets a precedent that the federal government can use. As more states come together on a cause and change their laws, the federal government will also be forced to change.
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I agree that the passing of this law is a step in the right direction and that the federal government should learn a few lessons from the states that are passing laws they believe should be passed. I do not however agree with the law itself. I only some what agree with the law itself though. While I do believe that people should have their free will to be who they are and everything I do not fully support gay marrige. To me marrige is a sacred sacriment between a man and woman when they truly love each other but thats just me.
http://www.southparkstudios.com/episodes/103216
California is pretty gay. that shows it all. watch it, its hilarious and accurate, except for global laming
to the first comment:
i understand where you're coming from, i just feel as though the government can't tell people if they can/can't get married. i understand if certain religions won't allow it, that's fine. however, in our government there should be a separation between church and state. just because the state allows gay marriage doesn't force churches to allow it, it just gives recognition to those marriages/civil unions that the individuals in the country wish to have.
basically, the government shouldn't be the ones to say you can or can't marry someone, i'd leave that up to the religions of whether they recognize the marriage. remember...separation of church and government, generally these ideas of anti-gay marriage stem from religion.
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