Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Gay marriage legalized in Oregon
Good for them.
I wonder how long before the wingers take the law into their own hands on this one? I'd hate to see Frank Bearden become the next Barnett Slepian.
Eh?
A judge told Multnomah County to stop issuing gay marriage licenses Tuesday, but he handed gay couples a historic victory by ordering Oregon to recognize the 3,000 licenses already granted in the county.
[Multnomah County Circuit Judge Frank Bearden] told the county to cease issuing same-sex licenses until the Oregon Legislature has a chance to fashion a new law, perhaps allowing Vermont-style civil unions.
He gave the Oregon Legislature 90 days from the start of its next session to come up with the new law. If that doesn't happen, Multnomah County can resume issuing marriage licenses to gays and lesbians.
(via AP)
I wonder how long before the wingers take the law into their own hands on this one? I'd hate to see Frank Bearden become the next Barnett Slepian.
Eh?
