The Minnesota state legislature, not the His Honor Rybak, has the authority to pass laws on the subject of marriage. In some states, the judiciary thinks they are members of the legislative branch and can read same sex marriage into just about anything they want, in the most recent case, a 200 year old document and throwing out 6000 years of human history - because they say so. There is at least one mayor in this country - Gavin "I Am The Law" Newsom - who thinks he can supercede state law, as with any number of Lord High Magistrates. It will get very ugly if local officials sell out their citizens for a few shekels.
Then again, the left nor the right could give a damn about the constitution when it suits their purposes.
While I think Eva's comments about this being a money making opportunity could ring true, I think we are all missing the point of gay marriage licensing. This is about allowing people, regardless of creed, color or sexual orientation, to enjoy equal protection under law. I, for one, as a single straight woman, would enjoy having the benefit of domestic partnership with whomever I choose to share my home (domestic partner or not), as it would grant me cheaper insurance (health and auto), tax breaks, and other benefits.
Just food for thought.
Melissa Wyatt Uptown
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