Posted by zazenduck on May 19, 2006, at 13:36:41
In reply to Three cheers for Georgia Judge Constance Russell, posted by gardenergirl on May 17, 2006, at 9:25:51
Kinky Friedman is in favor of Gay marriage.
Should single sex marriage be limited to homosexuals? Traditionally marriages can be annulled if they are not consummated. Should this apply to single sex marriages or should heterosexuals be allowed single sex marriage without any intention to have a sexual relationship?
> Yesterday she ruled that Georgia's ban on gay marriage, passed in 2004, is unconstitutional. :)
>
> She found that the amendment asked voters to decide on multiple issues, which violates GA's "single-subject" rule. Opponents of the amendment believed that some voters may be opposed to single-sex marriages, but might support the idea of civil unions. The 2004 amendment did not separate the two issues.
>
> Of course, the amendment passed overwhelmingly in 2004 (74%), so it may be just a matter of time before a new amendment that does pass constitutional muster is put before the voters . Still, I am happy about Judge Russell's ruling.
>
> gg
poster:zazenduck
thread:645106
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/poli/20060417/msgs/645927.html