Well, the "impossible" happened Friday in Utah. Gay couples lined up to get marriage licenses and were getting married right on the spot. It is safe to say that most Americans did not think this was even a remote possibilty. Yet, Robert J. Shelby, a very brave federal judge, made it possible. History marches on, despite narrow minds, and bigotry. Justice and equality triumph again! I do know that the majority of citizens in Utah are against gay marriage. Governor Herbert has already said he will fight the decision and the fight has begun in the courts already. He argues that 66% of Utahns believe marriage is between one man and one woman. That is just fine, but irrrelevant. If 66% of Alabamans thought slavery was a great institution should we have left it in place? Honest people, know the answer is obvious.
I think everyone has the right to their beliefs whether I like them or not. However, those beliefs, many of which are religious based, have no place in policy. Allowing gay couples to marry and have the rights to all the benefits that go along with marriage, is called equality! It is a major tenet of our nation. The LDS Church does not have to marry gay couples. The Church can continue along just as it always has. However, it has no right to influence law and make others follow its rules. We do not live in a theocracy, much as it looks like it sometimes.
The fight over this decision is a waste of valuable resources. Utah will spend loads of money on a fight they will not win. We have so many pressing issues in this state - sub par education, horrible air quality, poverty etc. Wouldn't it be better to use funds to solve these issues for our citizens. A lot of couples were married over the last few days and their lives are happier. What harm was really done?
The "institution of marriage" was made stronger not weaker!
I am thrilled that the "impossible" happened Friday! I feel sorry for those who cannot share in that happiness. My life is better today because other's lives are better! Love wins and the "impossible" looks beautiful! Hope is high and I can't wait to see the next "impossible" event. Maybe, just maybe, peace on Earth! When pigs fly you say, when hell freezes... Well check this out my friends
