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alex2020 · 1st Jan 2012, 11:12 PM

Two more states allow same-sex civil unions - CNN.com

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(CNN) -- Several same-sex couples came together in the first minutes of New Year's Day in Honolulu to become the first in the state's history to enter into civil unions.

"We really don't want to wait any longer because we have been together for 33 years waiting for the opportunity and our rights and everything that goes with it," said Donna Gedge, who was with her partner Monica Montgomery, speaking to CNN affiliate KITV. "So why wait?"

The couple told CNN last week about their plans to stay up late for the ceremony.

With Hawaii and Delaware joining the list Sunday, five states now recognize same-sex civil unions, while six other states and Washington, D.C., allow same-sex marriage, according...

Two more states allow same-sex civil unions - CNN.com

Kidd · 1st Jan 2012, 11:56 PM

While I'm obviously really happy and this is a step-forward, it still isn't real equality. None of them will receive federal benefits because of DOMA. With these states though more than 20% of the U.S. legally recognizes same-sex couples now. That's worth something I guess.

Doctor Faustus · 2nd Jan 2012, 07:21 AM

OH YAY. xD

Robert · 2nd Jan 2012, 08:41 AM

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the state doesnt have a monopoly on love or on marriage. Want to get married? Go right ahead.

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Kidd You'll love me! Full Member Gender: ♂ Orientation: ♂ ♥ ♂ Out Status: Out Location: N.W. Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 1,430 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: Two more states allow same-sex civil unions While I'm obviously really happy and this is a step-forward, it still isn't real equality. None of them will receive federal benefits because of DOMA. With these states though more than 20% of the U.S. legally recognizes same-sex couples now. That's worth something I guess. __________________ I feel a hunger. Take my picture by the pool, because I'm the next big thing. Fingers crossed, my time is coming now...

2nd Jan 2012, 07:21 AM	#3
Doctor Faustus EC's resident Philosopher at Large Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Not straight. But only interested in men. xD Out Status: People who ask me. People whom I trust. Location: Basingstoke Posts: 1,610 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Two more states allow same-sex civil unions OH YAY. xD __________________ "I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love." - Mother Teresa.

2nd Jan 2012, 08:41 AM	#4
Robert EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male ♂ Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: World Posts: 971 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Two more states allow same-sex civil unions I've said it before and I'll say it again, the state doesnt have a monopoly on love or on marriage. Want to get married? Go right ahead. __________________ "I am like a mirror that dares not be what nature made it, but feels obligated, always, to reflect what surrounds it." - Frederick II of Prussia. "England is a Prison" - Gerrard Winstanley

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