My father is gay and he has been in love wiht his boyfriend/roommate for over 6 years. Is it illigal for them to get married?
In what states is it illigal to get married if you're gay?
2006-08-23 04:53:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Right now the only state where it is legal to get married, and call it a marriage, is Massachusetts. There are a few other states that will permit a 'Civil Union' between two people of the same gender. Still others will allow a 'domestic partnership.'
There are lots of countries in Europe that permit gay marriage, Sweden among them.
Since marriage rights (inheritance, taxation, etc.) are controlled and give by the state, and the US is founded on the separation of church and state, it SHOULD be legal in all 50 states. Unfortunately some bigoted religious zealots continue to campaign against this. I wish they would try justice, tolerance and understanding for a change - WWJD?
2006-08-23 04:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not illegal to get married to someone of the same sex, in the sense that they cant arrest you and charge you with a crime. But most states will not issue a marriage license to same sex couples.
There are churches in almost every state that will performe a same sex ceremony, and this is not illegal, but it has no legal standing as a marriage either.
The only state where it is fully legal in the sense that the state will issue a license is Massachusetts.
2006-08-23 05:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everywhere but Massachusetts John Kerry(the guy who ran 4 prezident) well he is the senator 4 Mass. (i think) and it's legal for gays to get married there!
2006-08-23 05:02:22 · answer #3 · answered by Cathy B. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will have to go either to Massachusets or out of the country (out of the country could be very romantic for a honeymoon).
2006-08-23 05:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. FairyLove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it is illegal in every state except Massachusetts
2006-08-23 04:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but i think they can get married in Amsterdam.
2006-08-23 04:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by Zappa™ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no where, on this planet
2006-08-23 04:55:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋