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This immoral. That's why the US is the way it is now; they let anything fly.

i did

Marriage is a right. Rights are not "pick and choose"

California just moved up a notch on the human rights scale.

A sad day in America.

keep them coming...i think this qualifies as a flood...about 40 superdelegates in 9 days...wow

Clinton supporters keeping bad-mouthing superdelegates....it shows how mean spirited they really are. I wish they would realize that Obama won't be denied. Instead of being gracious and recognizing that, they are prepared to take this to the convention and that is unacceptable. We as democrats should start aiming are fire at John McBush. If we do that, the democrats will take the white house in an unprecedented fashion. I have no doubt that It will be a Reagan type victory where we win an astounding victory. So democrats unite

say NO to failed bush policies on IRAQ
say NO to failed bush policies on ECONOMY
say NO to failed bush policies on HEALTHCARE
say NO to failed bush policies on EDUCATION
say NO to failed bush policies on ENVIRONMENT

TRUE democrats will unite around Obama due to the MAJOR policy differences between Mccain. Democrats who don't are the scum of society and shouldn't be considered true democrats anyway.

This is an outrageous decision by the court! It's going to lead to profound moral decadence in a country that says: "In God we Trust"

It's about time that California allow loving same sex couples to marry. Any state that decides to follow their fair minded ways should also do so. Gay couples are denied basic rights daily in this country, and must live with the constant threat that everything they own and have worked for could be taken away because they "aren't married." Same sex marriage should stay a state-level matter, and the President and Supreme Court should stay out of it. In a country where citizens are free to practice whatever religion they choose, biblical scripture should also stay out of the debate.

We are people, too... who deserve the right to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our families. When my partner had 6 hours of emergency surgery this Spring to remove a tumor on her ear drum, I was denied entrance into the recovery room and was told I "wasn't family." Let any opponent of same sex marriage go through a similar situation, and we'll see how quickly their attitudes change.

Once again, a court is overruling elected representatives who should be carrying out the will of the people they represent.

It's about time that California allow loving same sex couples to marry. Any state that decides to follow their fair minded ways should also do so. Gay couples are denied basic rights daily in this country, and must live with the constant threat that everything they own and have worked for could be taken away because they "aren't married." Same sex marriage should stay a state-level matter, and the President and Supreme Court should stay out of it. In a country where citizens are free to practice whatever religion they choose, biblical scripture should also stay out of the debate.

We are people, too... who deserve the right to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our families. When my partner had emergency surgery this Spring to remove a tumor on her ear drum, I was denied entrance into the recovery room and was told I "wasn't family." Let any opponent of same sex marriage go through a similar situation, and we'll see how quickly their attitudes change.

why should same sex marriages be allowed?
marriage is an institution between a man and a woman.
civil unions are a bit managebale,but marriage is out
so there

Way to go...its about time we have EQUAL rights, liberties, and protections for everyone, otherwise we shouldn't be calling ourselves "Land of the Free"

In my humble opinion Holy Matrimony is different than a civil marriage. One is a function of the church and is sacred and the other is a function of the secular state. The state cannot discriminate against its citizens without violating their civil rights. Separation of Church and State forever!! This is my belief and I do not care if I get excommunicated blah blah blah. Good for you California!
Church Lady in Texas

Don't worry God will sort them out.

Who Cares ?

I don't approve, but who am I to judge. I just don't like it when they tell me I have to accept it with open arms. Just like I don't like having Obama thrust upon me as my only choice in November? I will write Hillary Clinton on my ballot and if that means McCain wins, so be it. McCain will be a better President then Obama.

Why is this news... It's the 9th Circuit is it not? Anthing other than this outcome would have actually been shocking.

Way to go Cali.

History in the making!!!

This is disgusting...just disgusting! The word of God is quite clear, one man and one woman. I am not judging them that is God's job but this is clearly wrong.

God Job Cali...Thats why I love California!!

I can understand some people having a major problem with this. I have to admit I don't particularily care watching men kiss men or women kiss women. My problem comes from ANYONE trying to convince me that it is normal or an alternative life style. NORMAL by definition is something done by the vast majority. I am not calling it perverted or any other negative term, it is what is, just don't tell me it is normal.
Also I have no desire to see gay couples on TV to the point that you think 50% of the population is that way when it is closer to 10 to 15%. Other than that I REALLY don't care.

By the way..THE BIGGEST THREAT TO MARRIAGE IS THE 50% DIVORCE RATE. We need to focus on that a heck of a lot more than this.

This is not another Roe v. Wade travesty. The people of
California will decide this once and for all in November.

Good Job! Civil Rights for ALL Americans!

I'm moving to California................ YES>>>

it only makes sense, they are not any less American, or human

who are we to do God's work, and judge?!?! LEAVE IT TO GOD!!!!!

EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL!!!!!

Woot!

More victories for equality and thinking people.

Great news!!! Finally, the founding father's declaration for ALL is slowing coming to fruition in the gay community. "We hold these truths to be self evident......."

About time

As a Californian, I am thrilled with this ruling!

Great news from the left coast. All you "family-values" haters take note...we SHALL overcome!
On to the Supreme Court and let's win there!!!

This is not judicial activism. This is enforcement of the law! Equal protection for all. Bravo California.

Lets face it – gay marriage is a purely invented issue used by right wing fringe to make us feel included as straight people and thereby make us feel better about ourselves. Gay marriage has never produced a problem and never will. It has never turned a staight person gay and never will. This is a fact. Its more a non-issue than an issue.

It's about time that we recognize ALL people as having equal civil rights under the law.

Good job California!

I so love this ruling.

California...........whatever floats your boat!!!!!!!!

Sad day for America.

good

Its About time! Regardless of your viewpoint – equality is equality, period.

This is American, Land of the FREE

EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL!!

Wow.

My partner and I adopted four kids from the foster care system. We have been a family for over 10 years. It was a bitter sweet day many years ago when we had to leave the country in order to get legally married in Canada.

It's good when the law catches up to reality.

Now the country is bookended by states that got it right...one day the rest of the country will join the 21st Century.

I fully support the ruling. I am sure there will be the flood of posts with the usual religious nut job critics.

Congratulations!!!
This is a step forwards for human rights and tolerance. AWESOME!!!!

Seriously-don't we have much bigger problems in this country??? Let 'em get married. How on earth will that affect YOU? It won't.

good job, california! love is love, and this is another excellent sign that america will soon be back on track to becoming what the vast majority of us want--a smart, THINKING, progressive, and well-respected world leader!!!

Major step forth in civil rights legislation.

That's about time!

Hooray California!

Well, California watch out the wrath of God will come down on you !
You have kicked him out of your schools and now you approve gay marriage. Wonder how much of the state will burn this summer ?

Mistake, Mistake, Mistake. No same sex marriage. It's so wrong!

Good for us here in California, now our brother and sister homosexulas can have the same rights as the rest of us.

This is GREAT news! A big step towards equality for all humans, regardless of sexual preference!

You gooooo Joe!! It is about time more people with some clout started saying what most of the country-world think and feel! Bush should have been impeached a long time ago! He has been a war mongrel since he took office.I don't know how he sleeps at night. He has made such a mess of things, it will take years to fix! He actually acts as if he is not ashamed of the legacy he will leave, going down as the WORST president in all of history! Wonder what his grandchildren will think and all his generations from here on when they read about him in the history books! I can't wait till he goes and hides in his hole in Texas.

Good for you California! Gay and lesbian couples should have the same rights and protection under the law as heterosexual couples do.

Oh that's just great. Here we go again with a fresh round of divisive wedge issues to distract us.

Just a matter of time before the GOP launches fresh attack ads accusing the Democrats of promoting or even encouraging Gay marriage. Or worse scaring voters into thinking that liberals advocate gay lifestyle.

As a lesbian in California, I am so happy that justice and equality rule the day. I have been with my partner for 16 years and we look forward to getting married.

finally. this is no different than womens right to vote, or equality of african americans. the religions views of a group of people should not be legally enforced on the whole population.

Why does this minority group have so much influence? Follow the money. Why do people choose to push their lifestyles on every one. Why should my children see two men and two women. This is not normal behavior. What if a man wants to marry his sister, we must to make this odd couple happy? A man wants to wed a little girl that he says loves him and he loves her, should we allow them to wed too? What is this country coming to?

LOVE TRUMPS BIGOTRY!
California is ahead of the game as usual.

Its about time. Canada allowed gay marriage a couple years ago and everything is going along fine there. No big changes, it didn't threaten marriage as an institution.

We all have a right to love who we want. Thank you Cali Supreme Court for doing the right thing. I wish the nation would learn a thing or two about protecting it's citizens rights. EVERY single person in a relationship with another, regardless of sex, should be protected!

I guess Bush and McCain can join hands after all.......

it's about time, I am not gay but ( i SAY LIVE AND LET LIVE). i SUPPORT THE GAY COMMUNITIES

Why not? Why should straight couples keep all the misery to themselves.

Good. Tired of church and state mixing. Marriage should be open to anyone who wants to get married.

As a Californian, I'm proud of my state! I simply don't buy the argument that allowing same-sex marriages weakens traditional marriages. As a married woman (heterosexual union), I don't feel like my union is worth any less because same sex couples are being granted the same freedoms. Anyone who feels that same sex marriages degrade family values likely doesn't live in an area where families built by same sex couples are prominent.

I am so happy. This will hopefully pave the way to give same-sex couples & families the same legal rights & opportunities as heterosexual couples & families. In my opinion, this is a legal matter & not a religious matter. Same-sex families should have equal rights & protection under the law.

Let them get married for pete sakes, they have the right to be as miserable as the rest of us.

there will be a price that none of us will want to pay for this. all we can do now is hope this goes to the US supreme court so this silliness will stop. this is not the ruling of the people. time and again has been shown that the majority is against this but a handful of judges do not speak for us. they will answer for it, too.

GOOD...it should be banned all across the U.S.

That is excellent news. I never understood the ban in the first place. It's not like gay people stop being gay... now we're just helping them feel like complete human beings!

C'mon California, you're suppose to lead us on these progressive issues.

My goodness, this world is falling apart! I'm sad on behalf of myself, family life and our country!

I'll refrain from commenting on this particular topic. If it matters to you, then congrats????

YES!!!!!!!!!!

Now all i have to do is move to Cali... LOL

Thats great. In some month Norway will come after also. It should be like this inn all states and in all contries. Every youth should have same oppertunities as friends and sisters/brothers. Not fair that some few dont have rights and oppertunities because the way someone understand their own religion.

Yes. Thank you.

Praise the Lord!!! Even California liberals have a little common sense.

Thank you California! Way to go!!!

CALIFORNIA RULES!

good .everyone has the right to "the pursuit of happiness".anyone who doesn't like it,should mind their own business.

our troops fight for our freedom

we have freedom of speech thanks to our great troops

to each his own

we humans are not suppose to judge

all said and done

about time!

about time

So much for States Rights and the rights of the tax paying citizens of California. Looks like our socialist and communist government led by judges that are corrupt and immoral is in charge until we have another revolution.

Good, Way to go, its time we need equal protection and liberties to same-sex couples...otherwise we shouldn't be calling ourselves "Land of the Free"

It's about time. It's truly time for America to grow up and become part of the global community in all respects. How can we be the most advanced and in many respects the least evolved?

Finally the United States is coming around, its about equality and its about love

Hooray!