pride and joy

[framefolly]

Same-sex marriage was legalized in New York State late last Friday. I feel happy and moved and proud to be a New Yorker. It's another step toward greater equality.

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[enigmaticblues]

Woot! Thank you for sharing the pictures. Your story of the two women holding hands brought tears to my eyes, in the best possible way.

[framefolly]

Thank you!

They reminded me of rahirah and wildrider, even though they looked a little older :)

[zandperl]

*Hugs* thanks so much for going with me. It was really touching to see so many people from so many backgrounds all cheering their hearts out in support of each others' rights.

NY is one up on MA in that a large group of people who had experienced privilege all their lives voluntarily chose to extend a hand out to such an underprivileged group as GLBTs. I don't know that the MA Senate and House could have passed such a bill.

[thisficklemob]

Weellll, except, the Massachusetts legislature could have decided (by simple majority) to put an amendment banning same-sex marriage before the voters.

They didn't. Per Wikipedia:

In order to amend the state constitution, it is necessary for an amendment first to receive sufficient support at two state constitutional conventions (a joint meeting of the General Court, i.e. the House of Representatives and the Senate) held during two successive two-year sessions, before going before the voters in a referendum. An amendment put forward by legislators needs a majority (101 out of 200) at two constitutional conventions and an amendment put forward by petition needs a 25% vote (50 out of 200) at two constitutional conventions. An amendment that would forbid same-sex marriage, establish civil unions for same-sex couples conveying the same rights and responsibilities as marriage, and convert existing same-sex marriages into civil unions passed the first constitutional convention but was defeated in the second.[10]
Granted, it's easier to

[framefolly]

*hugs back*

It really was a good day -- and part of what made it so good was that we could point things out to each other and share them :)

I've got the blue "=" flag up in our living room -- Ignacio really appreciates it, too. Thanks for finding it for us :)

[pfeifferpack]

Great pictures!!! Jim and I went to our first pride parade with some friends (together 25 years no legal marriage available here for them yet, sadly, but believe me they are spouses!).

I am so glad you are getting out and having a good time.

I am SO proud of NY! It has always been such a progressive state that they just HAD to legalize marriage.

Love,
Kathleen

[framefolly]

Thank you, Kathleen!

Thank you also for the adorable talking-puppy card! It is the cutest thing ever!

*hugs*