Comments on: Vermont Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage!

By: Karly

Karly — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:02:43 +0000

Represent! We’re kind of the best state everrr

By: It's Trent, Bitch!

It's Trent, Bitch! — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:06:28 +0000

@Val — the States where it is not legal will not recognize the marriage at all. all of the legal rights of marriage are not valid in the other States. The District of Columbia doesn’t have same-sex marriage yet but they have decided to recognize same-sex marriages that take place in States where it is legal.

By: Val

Val — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:08:13 +0000

I’m curious about something. If a gay couple is married in 1 state, do other states legally recognize that marriage?

I’m wondering because when hetero couple move to another state they never have to prove their marriage – they are taken at their word for legal & medical issues. I’m just wondering what will happen if a legally married same sex couple in 1 state has a medical situation in another state, will the hospital recognize the spouse’s rights to make medical decisions?

By: Marie-Jacques Micheaux

Marie-Jacques Micheaux — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:06:20 +0000

Hello decline of civilization!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:10:09 +0000

Yay! *happy dance*

By: Traci

Traci — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:43:27 +0000

California isn’t actually all that liberal. There’s a lot of very rich people there, and unfortunately the rich (unless they’re creative types, which is why Cali SEEMS like it should be so liberal) tend to lean conservative.
I voted against the ban on same-sex marriage when we had it in Oklahoma back in 2004, but it obviously passed. Couldn’t in good conscious just sit back and not vote on it though.

By: Kent

Kent — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:11:51 +0000

Way to go, Vermont!
With respect to action at the federal level, I think once a bit more time passes, and folks in those 4 states have been living with this new legislation for awhile, they’ll grow to understand how it just becomes a natural part of the way things are, just another element of society, like crosswalks and recycling and McDonald’s.
As that consciousness becomes elevated and unfolds in these now-enlightened states, I think the state leaders will be able to speak from the heart and find the words to let other states know – and eventually let the White House know – that in the grand scheme of things it really isn’t anything to be too worried about at all, and that there exists no reason why equal rights are not & cannot be shared by all.

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:06:48 +0000

Trent, I agree, there’s no way all US citizens will be able to marry without something done at the federal level. However, all these small steps will hopefully create the awareness that will take it there. Unfortunately, I don’t think 4 states legalizing gay marriage is enough for it to pass on the feeral level. But baby steps will make it happen!

By: Vada

Vada — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:19:42 +0000

If only Obama were proving his promise of support… I’m afraid this Vt victory could be in vain in the long run/big picture. But for now… YES!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:59:28 +0000

Again this is just great news… It’s 2009 we shouldn’t have laws saying who we can and can’t marry… It seems like the New England states (along with the lone wolf Iowa) are leading the way for the turnaround in our government and it is my only hope that other states will soon follow suit and get rid of this absurd stigma our country has over same sex marriage!

By: lauren

lauren — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:26:45 +0000

yay!!! I was in college in VT when they started it all by allowing civil unions… Vermont is SO SO COOL! Seriously, the coolest politics in the country. Goooo VT!!

By: Derek

Derek — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:54:45 +0000

OMG
This is so amazing, I’m so happy!
I was also really worrried Trent that they would not have have enough votes to overturn the evil governors veto, but they did! They did!!!

By: Kayla

Kayla — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:52:42 +0000

As much as I love this news and am proud to live in the first state to legalize it (yay Massachusetts!), I can’t help be a bit disappointed that there are still so many states where it is illegal and the fact the marriages are not recognized on the federal level. Come on US, it’s time to legalize it for the entire country!

By: Bald Outing

Bald Outing — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:48:58 +0000

yay vermont! and iowa!

By: Hollie

Hollie — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:45:43 +0000

I’m so excited!! I live in and grew up in VT and my law firm worked on this legislation. It’s a great day!

By: It's Trent, Bitch!

It's Trent, Bitch! — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:43:29 +0000

@Christine — California is hurt by the fact that laws like this can very easily be put on the ballot, which means that the issue could go back and forth. If and when the issue goes back on the ballot here, I think same-sex marriage will return to Cali … but it’s gonna take a push on the federal level to allow same-sex marriage for all US citizens.

By: nae

nae — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:33:43 +0000

all i can say is YIPPEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! =]

By: jamie-o

jamie-o — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:22:58 +0000

<3 equality
<3 vermont!

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:11:09 +0000

Isn’t it odd that Calfornia, supposedly so liberal and openminded, overturned gay marriage rights but now other states are legalizing it?
I’m happy there’s now 4 states where it is legal though! Only 46 to go!

By: Apples v 2

Apples v 2 — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:01:33 +0000

Hell yes! I am so happy woo!

By: Panti Christ

Panti Christ — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:55:48 +0000

AWESOME!

By: mercedes

mercedes — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:40:49 +0000

I’m from Vermont and I couldn’t be more proud!!! Thanks for the VT love

By: Nina

Nina — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:38:16 +0000

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!! its about time that change comes to America… we need more of this!

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:26:59 +0000

YEEEEAHHHH!!!!
yes
(so sad still about my CA)

By: Janelle

Janelle — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:23:53 +0000

BOO YA.