Great news!

[candyland]

Same-sex marriage legalized in Iowa.

In a unanimous decision from the State Supreme Court, no less. And you know, I'm actually okay with him adding that religion can continue to define marriage however it likes. That doesn't bother me, and I'm sort of hard-pressed to explain why.

I know there's going to be a fight over this before the ink is dry on the first marriage license, but for the moment, let's enjoy the victory for what it is: a step towards tolerance that I would not have expected from my home state, which is traditionally a red state--although we were blue for Obama.

For all the jokes and wisecracks and internet people asking if I have electricity (wish I was kidding about that), I have never been prouder to be from the Hawkeye State than I am right now.


ETA: My thoughts and condolences to the residents of Binghamton, NY, for the massacre that happened in their city and the innocent people who were hurt or killed. May you rise above this tragedy.

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[pleonasm]

I'm actually okay with him adding that religion can continue to define marriage however it likes. That doesn't bother me.

It doesn't bother me too much either. I think it's an encouragement of the further separation of church from state, which can only be a good thing. In the world, civil marriage is what counts for taxes and health insurance and etc etc etc after all.

[gracie-musica.livejournal.com]

YAY IOWA! I spazzed out when I saw that on the news just now, seriously. It made my day.

Hopefully having such a red state on our side of the fight will help the cause. When it's Connecticut/Massachusetts/California allowing it, conservatives go "IT'S THE HEATHEN HIPPIE LIBERALS!" and dismiss us.

I'm still hoping that Obama will make it an amendment. Do something with that majority, damn it!

[jewelsybear1017.livejournal.com]

I am also glad to be from Iowa today. The state started to shift blue at the tail end of what's his name's 2nd presidential term. I believe that Iowa was one of two states in that election that wasn't declared.

Granted it is probably going to get ugly, much like California got all ugly with Prop 8. But I do like the further separation of church and state. Seriously, the discrimination that goes on through taxes, health insurance, hospital rights, and such is atrocious. I hope that acceptance and moving forward to a better society is the shift. Change is happening, but when it comes to societal standards and norms, it is a slow change.

/soapbox speech

[chassysaweirdo.livejournal.com]

YAAAAAAAAAAAY

THAT'S A VICTOLY FOR US :>

Or, well, them, who we support and love and write porn about ♥

This is pretty darn awesome :>

also we haven't chatted in a long while ;A;

[soc_puppet]

I thought we were historically democratic, actually? (Prior to What's-His-Face, at least.) Since the democratic party has more pro-farmer stuff and. Stuff. Or maybe I am remembering wrong, IDK. WHO CARES, GAY MARRIAGE, WOO!

[kaitodoushi.livejournal.com]

And you know, I'm actually okay with him adding that religion can continue to define marriage however it likes. That doesn't bother me, and I'm sort of hard-pressed to explain why.

I'm okay with that, too, honestly. Separation of church and state and all. I really think it'd be best if states allowed it but let each church/synagouge/insert place of worship here decide for themselves if they'll recognize it. Cause I know some churches don't have a problem with it.

We were blue for Gore, too. The rest of Iowa is a lot more liberal than the blazing red on this side of the state.

[lightbird777.livejournal.com]

:D

I read this on socchan's page earlier too. Great, great news. You and every other Iowan can be proud to be an Iowan today. :D

But it's unfortunate that good news like this has to be accompanied by bad news at the same time. My thoughts are with the Binghamton residents as well. Such a horrible, horrible tragedy.

[candy--chan.livejournal.com]

I think you just put my thoughts into better words than I could have. I have no problem with religion, but I don't think I should have to live my life according to other people's religions ^__^

[candy--chan.livejournal.com]

I was at work, so I didn't see it until I got home from work and it was on my f-list, and I was like "YAAAAAY!" It made me happy :D

It's really nice to have a federal government that isn't trying to lead us solely according to their religious beliefs!

[candy--chan.livejournal.com]

We were red for He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. I remember that, because I was watching the election coverage, and I didn't like the ending ;3;

It's going to get ugly, I think. But...well, when my city council passed a resolution declaring that marriage was between a man and a woman, they did a poll. And surprisingly enough, the results were overwhelmingly angry that the council was "wasting time" on this when the economy is in such bad condition. I thought it was sort of funny, and I'm sure the city people were surprised.

We'll see what happens. But I'm going to enjoy the victory for what it is.

[candy--chan.livejournal.com]

YES! \o/ A VICTORY FOR TOLERANCE AND PORN!

*just poked you, ILU CHASSPANTS*

[candy--chan.livejournal.com]

That's...exactly what I was trying to say, I think. I just couldn't really figure out what it was about the statement that made it okay with me ^^;; *need moar caffeine for thinkybrainz*

Exactly. Let the churches decide which ones they'll sanctify, and let the rest of us do what we like. It makes me remember why I cried when Pope John Paul died. He said it was against God, but preached a message of tolerance and respect. He was a great man.

Really? Huh. I thought we were traditionally red. Mom said that's why she's registered Republican--so she can actually vote in the primaries.

[candy--chan.livejournal.com]

It was all over my f-list when I got home from work, and it made me so happy! I've always been one of the weird ones who loved my home state, but now I love it even more :D

I know...those poor people. I think the newscaster said there are four more in critical condition--I hope they all pull through, and the death toll doesn't go any higher. How terrible...

[kaitodoushi.livejournal.com]

Ha ha, yay XD. Yeah, I cried when he died too and I was never Catholic. Though I don't think it actually says in the Bible that gays can't get married. I need to research that XD

Honestly, I think more of the non-independant voters are Republican, but the Independants go for the Democrats more often. But yeah, you have to be in a party to go to the Caucuses and whatnot, which is mostly why I'm a registered Democrat.

[candy--chan.livejournal.com]

Really? My mom always said she registered Republican so she could vote in the primaries because we're traditionally a red state @_@

BUT YES, GAY MARRIAGE WIIIIIIIN!

[yamanaika.livejournal.com]

YOU CAN MARRY PAPA NOW! <3<3<3

[sky-pirate-tat.livejournal.com]

;0 So now we can get married?

[candy--chan.livejournal.com]

... XDDD

I'm starting to think I need a baby icon, just for you ♥♥♥

[candy--chan.livejournal.com]

Absolutely ^.~