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Antiquated,
unethical, or immoral laws ought to be changed or struck down, and usually
are. Eventually. I’m pleased to find I’m not the only one who thinks so.
Depends on who defines antiquated, unethical, and immoral - and who does the changing and striking down - doesn't it?
How does this relate to Minneapolis? Maybe it doesn’t, but if Rybak did
attempt to follow San Francisco’s lead, there would be long lines of the
queer betrothed at city hall here, too.
On Feb 20, 2004, at 3:56 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sounds like a good idea to me.
The ends justify the means.
On Feb 20, 2004, at 5:12 PM, Chris Johnson wrote:
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With a few more break-out movements like the one in San Francisco, it might turn into an unstoppable grass-roots tidal wave, too.
Incidentally, Sandoval County, just north of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is now issuing marriage licenses to gay couples based on similar legal reasoning: state law defines marriage as a contract between contracting parties, and does not mention gender. A link: http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/8001579.htm
What does Minnesota's Constitution and law say? Maybe it's already legal here. If there's any gray area at all on the matter, I think Minneapolis ought to follow San Francisco's lead.
The ends justify the means.
On Feb 20, 2004, at 5:52 PM, Michael Atherton wrote:
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I agree, it would be a nice complement to the city's resolution on civil liberties.
The ends justify the means.
On Feb 20, 2004, at 5:57 PM, Bill Dooley wrote:
From today's Washington PostMORE CITIES SUPPORTIVE OF GAY MARRIAGE
"Chicago, Feb. 19 -- With San Francisco officials allowing hundreds of gay
couples to marry at City Hall in recent days, a growing number of local elected
officials across the country say they wish they, too, could grant licenses for
same-sex weddings.
" This week, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) said he would have 'no
problem,' if Cook County allowed gay marriages. Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak (D) has
issued a proclamation in favor of treating gay couples the same as
heterosexuals. Mayors in Salt Lake City and Plattsburgh, N.Y. also have expressed
support for same-sex marriage."
The ends justify the means.
On Feb 20, 2004, at 6:10 PM, Jon Gorder wrote:
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Isn't there always a gray area? Just do it. Minneapolis is already a
beacon for gay folks, let's polish our luster. That's a tax resource the mayor
can move to the city.
I lived in the Loring Park neighborhood for almost ten years and can
relate countless tales of gay folks who stopped for a visit and settled in
forever. give 'em another reason to visit.
The ends justify the means.
On Feb 20, 2004, at 6:28 PM, Tim Bonham wrote:
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Think what Minneapolis could do with an extra $80,000/day income. Have libraries open more than half the day. Close a few less schools. Actually snow plow the alleys. Etc.
The ends justify the means.
On Feb 20, 2004, at 7:21 PM, Jim MCGUIRE wrote:
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The out-pouring of support on this list for gay marriage in Minneapolis, however, brought a smile to my face. The additional comments about how much $ San Francisco is taking in for marriage license fees (not to count hotel rooms, etc.) just made the smiler broader.
I doubt R.T. is waiting for my personal ok, but I say go for it! It'd be a great way to put our fair city on the map.
The ends justify the means.
On Feb 20, 2004, at 3:03 PM, Michael wrote:
there would be long lines of the queer betrothed at city hall here, too.
I <can> call a homosexual a queer? Is faggot also ok with you? Any other epithets you approve of?
Abrogate our constitutional republic and representative democracy at your own peril. Remember, ladies and gentlemen: what goes around, comes around.
Neal Krasnoff Loring Park
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