Florida gay marriage ban ruled unconstitutional

[Ravi]

A federal judge on Thursday ruled Florida's gay-marriage ban unconstitutional and ordered the state to recognize marriages legally performed elsewhere. U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle, however, immediately stayed his order until after the appeals process is completed.

“When observers look back 50 years from now, the arguments supporting Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage, though just as sincerely held, will again seem an obvious pretext for discrimination,” Hinkle wrote.

Read more here: Federal judge: Florida gay-marriage ban unconstitutional - Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com

Sure that will stir up the nutters and probably get governor toad re-elected but good news all the same.

 

[Valerie]

great news!

“It’s the first federal decision in Florida. When the stay is lifted, it will have statewide impact,” said Howard Simon, executive director of the ACLU of Florida. “What it will mean, when the stay is ultimately lifted, is that their families will be protected and strengthened. They'll start getting health insurance, pension benefits. They could protect their families with survivors benefits. These are the dramatic, practical ways that this victory will ultimately help families in Florida.”

Federal judge: Florida gay-marriage ban unconstitutional - Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com

 

[Toro]

I had no idea this happened.

It's a great day when this is a non-event.

 

[Peach]

A federal judge on Thursday ruled Florida's gay-marriage ban unconstitutional and ordered the state to recognize marriages legally performed elsewhere. U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle, however, immediately stayed his order until after the appeals process is completed.

“When observers look back 50 years from now, the arguments supporting Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage, though just as sincerely held, will again seem an obvious pretext for discrimination,” Hinkle wrote.

Read more here: Federal judge: Florida gay-marriage ban unconstitutional - Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com

Sure that will stir up the nutters and probably get governor toad re-elected but good news all the same.

You have no reason to insult toads