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05/31/08-06/02/08

10 States Ask California Court to Delay Gay Marriage

10 States Ask California Court to Delay Gay Marriage

The attorneys general of 10 states are urging the California supreme court to delay finalizing its ruling to legalize same-sex marriage.

The attorneys general say in court documents filed Thursday that they have an interest in the case because they would have to determine if their states would recognize the marriage of gay residents who wed in California.

They want the court to stay its ruling until after the November election, when voters likely will decide whether to amend the state constitution to ban gay marriage.

California attorney general Jerry Brown is urging the court not to grant the stay.

The states involved are Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Utah. (AP)

Keywords:  California marriage  marriage 
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  • Name: Johnny
    Date posted: 2008-06-07 1:13 PM
    Hometown: Mountain View, CA

    Comment:

    Why yes, Mark, I am familiar with the judgement of Sodom and Gomorrah; however are you familiar with their sin? At seven years of age, I figured out their sin and it had absolutely nothing to do with homosexuality. It's actually the same sin God gets angry about repeatedly throughout the Bible. If you actually read the Bible, you would know. Therefore, if you are a Christian like you say you are, I suggest you sit down and read the book with an open mind and heart and quit acting like a lemming.


  • Name: Mark
    Date posted: 2008-06-04 7:56 PM
    Hometown: Whittier

    Comment:

    Christians are not bigots. We love those that are gay but immoral is immoral and we understand the judgement they will face if they don't turn to God and from their sin. Remember the judgement of Sodom and Gomorrah. God is the same, yesterday, today and tomorrow. He is holding back His judgement in love, but one day it will come. Look around at our Country and tell me His blessing is not being pulled away from us. We used to be blessed as a nation, now where do we stand? We must understand that God is a God of love but He is also a righteous God that must judge sin. I can't go into everything here about our great Nation, I can only say that we have lost so much because of our sin and because we refuse to live according to His ways. I leave you with this, consider our schools, our finances and our standing in the world and you will see my point.


  • Name: Tom
    Date posted: 2008-06-02 11:03 PM
    Hometown: Reston, VA

    Comment:

    I don't see what the issue is. First, anyone married in Mass could move to one of these 10 states, so the California ruling is nothing new. Second, Mass does permit out of state couples to marry so long as their home state doesn't forbid it. Hopefully, the California Supreme Court will toss this out or refuse the argument, at the very least.


  • Name: Don Eaton
    Date posted: 2008-06-02 9:45 PM
    Hometown: Hayward, CA

    Comment:

    Gays have waded through the legal obstacles and taken the proper steps to gain marriage equality. The California State Supreme Court has spoken. Implemenation should be immediate. If other states and/or local forces wish to stay this order until the November election, all should be held liable for damages to court ordered civil rights once the voters agree with the decision of the State Supreme Court.


  • Name: Jeff Jankowiak
    Date posted: 2008-06-02 3:19 PM
    Hometown: San Francisco

    Comment:

    I am personally happy these other states are sticking their noses in our business. Maybe we will get to the real issue faster. It simply comes down to one state recognizing and accepting the laws of other states. I only need to mention drivers licenses. My DL allows me to operate a motor vehicle in any other state. Can you imagine if one state denied driving rights of residents of other states? If 14.3% of the population (CA) allows marriage, this will cause conflict between states and that can only be resolved in the US Supreme Court. These marriage protection amendments have set the stage for the ultimate showdown. This issue can and will end up in the US Supreme cour,t not as gay marriage, but as recognition of individual rights between states. This may not end in my lifetime...but end it will. If I recall correctly...all men (women) are created equal. It is as simple as that.


  • Name: Spyrogirl
    Date posted: 2008-06-02 2:25 PM
    Hometown: Umatilla, Fl

    Comment:

    Sad to say, I live in one of these narrow-minded states that is sticking its nose in California's business. Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if everyone could just let everyone else love and live with who they want? Our lawmakers should be more concerned with cracking down on pedefiles who, some by the way, are straight, married, good ol' southern religious leaders. Aren't these the same people who are bashing gays and condemning homosexuality while preaching the good book and then doing god-knows-what behind closed doors? Get a life. Let us love and live with whom we want and also share the same benefits of a married couple. Keep your nose in your own state's business. I only wish that my partner and I could have marital benefits. Go California!!!! Forge ahead and open up those doors for gay marriages!


  • Name: John Embry
    Date posted: 2008-06-02 2:20 PM
    Hometown: San Francisco

    Comment:

    When any of these states consider giving up their tax deferents to the Bible benders who are the ones making the demands, then and only then should it be considered. Why is our tax money going to support these bigots?


  • Name: Terre
    Date posted: 2008-06-02 2:02 PM
    Hometown: San Luis Obispo

    Comment:

    every trick in the book.


  • Name: James George
    Date posted: 2008-06-02 1:58 PM
    Hometown: Lewiston

    Comment:

    Those states also do not recognize individual rights or the fact that because we pay equal taxes and do not receive equal rights. We are no different then Rosa Parks being sent to the back of the bus. STAND UP FOR EQUALITY FOR ALL EQUAL TAX PAYERS.


  • Name: rdc
    Date posted: 2008-06-02 12:57 PM
    Hometown: hampton nh

    Comment:

    It is actually nine states - NH withdrew. NH law already recognizes gay marriage from other states. There is no conflict with the CA ruling. A gay marriage in another state will be recognized as a civil union in NH. NH legalized civil union in January.


  • Name: Paul
    Date posted: 2008-06-01 6:31 PM
    Hometown: Minneapolis

    Comment:

    Interesting that most of the ten states mentioned already have passed their own state constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage. So I fail to understand why they feel the need to meddle in California's internal affairs.


  • Name: Michael
    Date posted: 2008-06-01 5:20 PM
    Hometown: San Francisco

    Comment:

    Guys, Massachusetts does not allow out of state couples to be married in Massachusetts. California does, which is why this decision has gotten other states worked up.


  • Name: Amber Thompson
    Date posted: 2008-06-01 8:31 AM
    Hometown: Groveton NH

    Comment:

    NH is no longer objecting, our civil union law already recognises gay marriage performed in another state.


  • Name: ROBERT
    Date posted: 2008-05-31 11:39 PM
    Hometown: WORCESTER MA.

    Comment:

    With the addition of california 1/4 of the people in the United States live in a state that has some form of gay marriage... I think evangelicals really need to find a new hobby political action doesn't seem to be working for them.


  • Name: john nichols
    Date posted: 2008-05-31 6:10 PM
    Hometown: Augusta ga

    Comment:

    We should fight a 2 font war . the fisrt being religion. Change the constitution so religion can pay taxes on the money they make just like everyboby else. I read an article were church were investing million in propety which they rent out and in money markey accountsd. Are they apying taxes on this money? I fwe started thsi relgion will be tpp busy fighting this rahter than us getting married


  • Name: Rabbit
    Date posted: 2008-05-31 4:37 PM
    Hometown: Valrico FL

    Comment:

    you know, If i were the attorny general of california, Not only would I be suprized by such fall out, but insulted so many states feel the need to interfere and meddle in my states affairs in this way.


  • Name: Roger Burr
    Date posted: 2008-05-31 10:55 AM
    Hometown: Marble Hill

    Comment:

    Ten states want California to wait on same-sex marriage?? They feel they'll have to recognize same-sex married couples in their states??? SO?????? What are they doing about couples married in Massachusetts? Are they recognizing those marriages? If not, why not? How would marriages performed in California be any different from those in Massachusetts? The court should NOT wait on this issue. It is well past the time when LGBT couples receive the same legal recognition as our hetersexual brothers and sisters.


  • Name: AJ
    Date posted: 2008-05-31 9:20 AM
    Hometown: Chicago

    Comment:

    Why should these 10 states care about couples in California? Worry about your own damn populus!


  • Name: Cindy
    Date posted: 2008-05-31 2:23 AM
    Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga

    Comment:

    The religious argument is also getting tiring. What about the seperation of church and state? If it is all about the religious aspect, why do straight people have weddings outside of the church? What about Atheists getting married?


  • Name: James
    Date posted: 2008-05-30 10:35 PM
    Hometown: Plymouth

    Comment:

    New Hampshire (a great state, if i do say so) is run by Democrats, and has legal civil unions. While the right is often our bogeyman, it would behoove the gay community to note that discrimination can come from all sides. That said, on behalf of the intelligent people of the Granite State, I apologize to California for our bigoted attorney general.


  • Name: Daniel
    Date posted: 2008-05-30 9:53 PM
    Hometown: Fort Lauderdale

    Comment:

    I find this additional effort of bigotry by these republican attorneys general to be a little tiring. We know they are a lost cause for accepting the truth that people who are born gay actually are created equal. Their bigotry is comparable to continuing to stab someone after they've already been murdered. These attorneys general don't have any real concern they might have to recognize gay marriage in their states. I don't have a bachelor's degree - much less a law degree - and I know that current federal law makes it very clear that when it comes to gays, states have the right to flout the Full Faith and Credit Clause and keep gays second class. It is a given under current federal law that you are second class if you are gay.


  • Name: Lee
    Date posted: 2008-05-30 9:27 PM
    Hometown: Long Beah, Calif.

    Comment:

    Hmm, now there's 10 states that I will not be visiting and/or spending money in anytime soon.


  • Name: So fed up
    Date posted: 2008-05-30 8:59 PM
    Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon

    Comment:

    So these states choose not to recognize California's marriages same as they choose not to recognize Massachusetts' marriages. That's all there is to it for them. What kind of freaking argument is that? Enough with trying to tell other people how they may or may not live. Take care of yourself.


  • Name: Anon
    Date posted: 2008-05-30 8:11 PM
    Hometown: ann arbor

    Comment:

    They already know the answer to that, since Massachusetts legalized same sex marriage a few years ago. Their anti-gay motives are transparent and ugly.


  • Name: David B. Ross
    Date posted: 2008-05-30 7:49 PM
    Hometown: Summerville Centre, NS Canada

    Comment:

    This is ridiculous. Why can't these heterosexists get over it? Same-sex marriage is allowed in several western countries including your northern neighbour. The sky has not fallen. Time to let it go and move forward...at the end of the day.


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