by Peter Joseph Swanson
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April 13, 2007

Vermont now has gay marriage

April 07, 2009 12:13 PM EDT
views: 136 | rating: 9.3/10 (26 votes) | comments: 54

Vermont today became the 4th state to make gay marriage legal.

 

There was a dramatic 100-49 vote in the House - which is just enough to override the Republican Gov. Jim Douglas' veto.  This vote followed the Senate's 23-5 vote.

 

Woot !!!  Justice is coming to America !!!

 

Now when is Minnesota going to get a chance to override our Republican Governor on this issue ???  There are gay couples in Minnesota, too !!!

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Comments: 54

Ghostly Ghoul Apr 7, 2009, 12:15pm EDT
Yay! *Claps*
woohoo! Jim Douglas needs a bubble bath and a martini for perspective.
Lesli B. Apr 7, 2009, 12:17pm EDT
YAY! Vermont!!! Way to go!!
Kelly Kay Apr 7, 2009, 12:18pm EDT
Way to go Vermont!
Vivian P. Apr 7, 2009, 12:19pm EDT
They just keep on a coming

They seen the light !
Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 7, 2009, 12:19pm EDT
now Vermont is so cool !!!
Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 7, 2009, 12:22pm EDT
Minnesota used to be so cool and liberal but then it all went to suburban sprawl.
Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 7, 2009, 12:22pm EDT
*sigh*
☀ Aunt Shanny Apr 7, 2009, 12:24pm EDT
Woo hoo!
Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 7, 2009, 12:24pm EDT
The farmers up here were more liberal than the Democrats and had their own party until it merged with the Dems to become the DFL (the Dem, Farmer, Labor Party).


How cool is that?


But these days there isn't much farms or labor.
Marci M. Apr 7, 2009, 12:26pm EDT
That is GREAT news Peter! 4 states now! Awesome!!
Stacie N. Apr 7, 2009, 12:28pm EDT
Another victory in fairness. Fabulous!
Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 7, 2009, 12:29pm EDT
And another victory in fabulousness !!!

(in all fairness)
Shannon W Apr 7, 2009, 12:29pm EDT
That's great! Obviously I am living in the wrong state (California)
Phyllis R. Apr 7, 2009, 12:37pm EDT
Minnesota's republican governor will probably the same time South Carolina's republican governor will!!! Our "#@$%$&^*!@%$^&#" does not want to accept the stimulus money from the president.......how stupid is that?? Well, he will take it if he can spend it the way he wants to spend it....on out debt!!! Heck, we're always going to be in debt....get the money and let people keep their jobs and let the jobless get back to work!!!!

Oh, I'm sorry Love, -- this post was about gay marriage!!! Forgive me....I am so ill with the stupid things our SC governor has done or has not done that I forget the 'topic' at hand!!!! This is great for Vermont...and ALL people!!
Phyllis R. Apr 7, 2009, 12:38pm EDT
That should have stated ".....on our debt!!!!
Kat W. Apr 7, 2009, 12:40pm EDT
Yay!
Nancy * Apr 7, 2009, 12:44pm EDT
Bravo!! Vermont!
Rob Appell Apr 7, 2009, 12:45pm EDT
Hoo Ha! The wave has started. Now, if California would only reverse its decision and pull their head out of their butts; what a big boost that would be! Who's next??? Don't be afraid to treat people equally...step right up.
Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 7, 2009, 12:45pm EDT
You rant on Phyllis !!! I hear you !!!
Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 7, 2009, 12:47pm EDT
If you don't want people treated equally in the U.S., in the law, then we'll put you in a time machine to some some old slave plantation - and you don't get to be Scarlett O'Hara !!!
Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 7, 2009, 12:47pm EDT
(just sayin')
donna f. Apr 7, 2009, 12:48pm EDT
Great news. four down, forty six to go!
Monica H. Apr 7, 2009, 12:52pm EDT
Wonderful news.
I'm all for anyone who wants to get married to have that right.

Actually, I have this feeling that gay marriage will force lawmakers to re-evaluate the equality in straight marriage. No, guys, the gals don't get everything when it comes to divorce, at least not in the state I live in. (Not unless "everything" is defined as all the debt plus all the responsibility for raising the children.) I don't believe straight marriage is really viewed (in the eyes of the law) as a partnership between two equals - can't say that if two women want to get married.

When you strip it off all the romance and religion, marriage is a legal contract that is way overdue for review!
Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 7, 2009, 1:03pm EDT
Good point !!!
Leo Lemmer Apr 7, 2009, 1:09pm EDT
Imagine the future: Massachusets, Iowa, Vermont, ?, ?, ?, California, ?, ?
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Apr 7, 2009, 1:26pm EDT
I honestly can't believe that it's taken Vermont this long.

As for Minnesota, it sounds like it has gotten a lot more conservative since my brief time there.
William Dotani Apr 7, 2009, 1:28pm EDT
I hope you have a photograph of Pawlenty in your foyer on the wall to greet people who visit.
William Dotani Apr 7, 2009, 1:29pm EDT
You do realize a provision in Vermont's state law has fine print about misuse of maple syrup.
Kay M. Apr 7, 2009, 1:50pm EDT
Vermont is way cool
Lance L. Apr 7, 2009, 1:56pm EDT
Just to play devil's advocate, Peter. If Minnesota never changes over, would you leave for another state that has? Assuming that you have someone, you wish to get married to.
Phyllis R. Apr 7, 2009, 2:19pm EDT
I feel better after my rant Love......

Btw, I'm waiting for my Easter bonnet!!!!!!!!!!!
Marianne R. Apr 7, 2009, 3:32pm EDT
Why did I think they were the first?
Stacey "Yeah, I Said It" H. Apr 7, 2009, 3:44pm EDT
Saw the headlines this morning in my inbox and I could only chuckle and walk around with a sly smile on my face. Well done, Vermont, well done.

I know it's going to be awhile to see any change here in the South...
Jeana B. Apr 7, 2009, 4:05pm EDT
Whoo Hoo!!!!
Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 7, 2009, 4:25pm EDT
I'll probably stay in MN even if Hell freezes over.
Kenn T. Apr 7, 2009, 4:51pm EDT
Imagine if straight people had to fight for their right to marry one state at a time.
They are so fortunate and neither know it, nor wish to share it with gay people.
YAY! About time too and I think we'll be seeing more and more states going this way, and it's long-past due too. I could've sworn Connecticut passed it too - didn't we?
Kenn,
You're so right.
Marge H. Apr 7, 2009, 5:20pm EDT
I like Kenn T's first line. It makes me wonder, if that were the case, if there would even be such a thing as marriage.
Roy ☯ Hilbinger Apr 7, 2009, 6:13pm EDT
Congratulations on joining the 21st Century, Vermont! WOOHOO! Who's next?

And Leo, don't forget Connecticut!
Timothy V. Apr 7, 2009, 8:31pm EDT
Fantastic news! At last, another state has legalized the unnatural union between man and man....and woman and woman!
Shirley Ann Howard Apr 7, 2009, 9:26pm EDT
Peter, New England has as much snow as Minnesota, and it's just as cold, so you're not missing anything.

Oh, I almost forgot. We do have the Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, and Pats to keep our little minds occupied.
dee b. Apr 7, 2009, 10:39pm EDT
This is great news, on a day of bad news for me. So I have a smile after all:) Thanks peter for the cheer up, I needed it. Now maybe others will open their eyes, and follow suit!
Krystal Harwell Apr 8, 2009, 9:47am EDT
This is great!! They have just as much right to get married as anyone else. Love is a strong bond :)
Leo Lemmer Apr 8, 2009, 4:22pm EDT
To deny rights to one group is to deny rights to oneself.
Eric Tsai Apr 8, 2009, 10:14pm EDT
Good for the people of Vermont.
donna h. Apr 9, 2009, 10:04pm EDT
This is good
Curt L. Apr 13, 2009, 12:30pm EDT
That's great!
I hadn't heard about it.
John S. Apr 22, 2009, 5:03pm EDT
I got married in California. Now I don't know if they are going to retroactively take it away or not.
Jacob Mielke Jun 10, 2009, 2:27pm EDT

Excellent! Figures that Republicans are trying to keep gay marriage illegal. I think it's cuz they are unhappy little people who want everyone else to be unhappy.
Anna H. Aug 2, 2009, 6:57pm EDT
Good for Vermont!

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