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The Iowa Supreme Court ruled unanimously Friday that the state’s 11-year-old law limiting marriages to a man and a woman runs counter to the state constitution, making Iowa the third state in the nation—and first in the Midwest—to legalize gay marriage.

The Hawkeye state joins Massachusetts and Connecticut in recognizing same-sex marriage. The court’s 7-0 decision stated that the “The primary constitutional principle at the heart of this case is the doctrine of equal protection” and that “equal protection can only be defined by the standards of each generation.”

Although there have already been numerous requests for marriage permits from eager same-sex couples, the court’s ruling will not be finalized for 21 days, leaving time for opponents to file a request for a rehearing.

Iowa’s senior U.S. senator, Republican Charles Grassley, who has spoken out in the past against gay marriage, would not comment on the court ruling because “it’s a state issue,” an aide said.

The state’s other senator, Democrat Tom Harkin, released a statement saying, “My personal view has been that marriage is between a man and a woman, and I have voted in support of that concept” but said he “will respect and support that decision and I hope that other Iowans can do the same.

“I know that this decision will be very hard for many to accept but I also know that it will provide many committed same sex couples and families important rights, as well as an important sense of recognition and belonging,” Harkin said.

U.S. Rep. Tom Latham, whose district stretches across north and central Iowa, said was “disappointed” in the courts ruling, adding, “ I expect the Iowa Legislature to address this issue before they adjourn for the year.”

Republican Rep. Steve King, who represents the western part of the state, called the decision “an experiment in social engineering” and said the state legislature should pass marriage licensing laws “so Iowa doesn’t become the gay marriage Mecca.”

In his statement, King also called the decision “an unconstitutional ruling and another example of activist judges molding the Constitution to achieve their personal political ends.

“If judges believe the Iowa legislature should grant same sex marriage, they should resign from their positions and run for office, not legislate from the bench,” he said.

In Washington, Joe Solmonese, president of The Human Rights Campaign, a gay rights group, welcomed the decision, saying the court “did its job by recognizing that gay and lesbian couples who form committed relationships and loving families deserve the same level of respect afforded to heterosexual couples.”

Besides legalized gay marriage in Massachusetts and Connecticut, several other states have taken steps to provide benefits to same-sex couples. Civil unions have been approved in New Hampshire and New Jersey, and New York recognizes same-sex marriages done in other states. In Vermont, the state House of Representatives is considering a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage
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Iowa Becomes First Midwest State to Allow Same-Sex Marriage - Washington Wire - WSJ
 
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I thought we already did? Like about three years ago.
 
A major victory for the gay and lesbian rights! :cool2:

The people are making a friggin' big deal about being against the gay marriages. I was an usher in my good friend's gay wedding a few years ago and it was very normal like a heterosexual wedding.
 
That's great! About time! People who spend their energy on preventing gay marriage really need to redirect their energies on bigger problems like for one, child abuse.

Gay marriage does not hurt anyone so why waste time protesting against it?
 
Good news for gay and lesbian couples from Iowa.

I don't see any much wrong with same sex marriage but it does disgusting at some people, especially socially conservative or religious.
 
shel90 said:
That's great! About time! People who spend their energy on preventing gay marriage really need to redirect their energies on bigger problems like for one, child abuse.

Gay marriage does not hurt anyone so why waste time protesting against it?
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Well, I still don't support it. People have their rights to protest against it. It doesn't mean that they are wastin' their time for protestin' against it. They are fightin' against "allowin'" them to marry.

People who support gay people to marry will give them blessings, but not their Maker.
 
Maria said:
Well, I still don't support it. People have their rights to protest against it. It doesn't mean that they are wastin' their time for protestin' against it. They are fightin' against "allowin'" them to marry.

People who support gay people to marry will give them blessings, but not their Maker.
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What is it about gay marriage that hurts you in your personal life? How does it affect you and your daily life?

If the Maker doesnt give blessings then the Maker doesnt love everyone, doesnt he?
 
shel90 said:
What is it about gay marriage that hurts you in your personal life? How does it affect you and your daily life?

It's not about hurtin' me or in my personal life. It's just that I disagree. It just don't look right.

If the Maker doesnt give blessings then the Maker doesnt love everyone, doesnt he?
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I can't comment more here since it's forbidden to discuss in religion issue. I really wish that I could tell you. There's only one thing that I know for certain that the Maker DOES love everyone.
 
Maria said:
I can't comment more here since it's forbidden to discuss in religion issue. I really wish that I could tell you. There's only one thing that I know for certain that the Maker DOES love everyone.
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including homosexuals?
 
Maria said:
I can't comment more here since it's forbidden to discuss in religion issue. I really wish that I could tell you. There's only one thing that I know for certain that the Maker DOES love everyone.
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Doesn't look right???? :shock: Well, that is a great reason for something to be illegal!! I don't care if it hurts people, it "doesn't look right" to Maria, so we better stop it! :roll:
 
Maria said:
I can't comment more here since it's forbidden to discuss in religion issue. I really wish that I could tell you. There's only one thing that I know for certain that the Maker DOES love everyone.
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Fine, it doesnt have to look right but their personal and private lives do not include you so why protest against it?
 
Yea, gay couples do not look right to me. Just the same way as a deaf person speaking with their hands does not look right to me. The Maker gave them voices!!! It's natural for them to speak with their voices and work with their hands. Otherwise, it just doesn't look right.


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Daredevel7 said:
Yea, gay couples do not look right to me. Just the same way as a deaf person speaking with their hands does not look right to me. The Maker gave them voices!!! It's natural for them to speak with their voices and work with their hands. Otherwise, it just doesn't look right.


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ouch. that's gonna leave a lllooooonnnnngggggg skid mark :lol:
 
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