I think it is yet another step forward in the struggle for basic human rights towards the citizens of the US. Amazing that this day and age the struggle still goes on. What are your reactions towards this?
2007-02-19 11:13:46 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I did hear this! And it deserves a big HUZZAH!
On the other hand...being single...I feel somewhat left out.
2007-02-19 12:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by behrmark 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 10:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for New Jersey - it's about time. Same sex marriage has been legal in our province for a while now, and the world - you'll notice - has not come to an end.
2007-02-19 11:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by irish1 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Bravo for New Jersey. I'm just waiting for everybody else to recognize this basic Human Right.
2007-02-19 11:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by Kharm 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yeah for my home state! I think they kinda wimped out not going for calling it marriage, but it is a step forward. Maybe I should go back home if I ever find the right grrl.
2007-02-19 11:45:35 · answer #5 · answered by my_name 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Saw the article in the paper this morning. A great step, and hopefully more states are to follow
2007-02-19 11:16:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Progress continues, despite attempts by backward, stunted folks trying to prevent it.
Same ones who persecuted Galileo, Copernicus.
2007-02-19 13:38:18 · answer #7 · answered by Geico Caveman 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yay. makes me happy. Still a long way to go before the fight for equal rights is over.
2007-02-19 13:10:56 · answer #8 · answered by Scott F 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I knew that. And I believe that they are accepting other places marriages as legal in New Jersey as well.
2007-02-19 12:06:38 · answer #9 · answered by Tikhacoffee/MisterMoo 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! Living next to Jersey in Delaware, I hope it happens here someday.
2007-02-19 12:14:58 · answer #10 · answered by tmills883 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋