Now there are FIVE states that recognize same-sex marriages – the Maine Legislature passed the bill this morning and their governor signed it into law an hour after it reached his desk. This is now the second state to legalize marriage for all via the legislative vote.
In other marriage news, the Washington Post reported that the District of Columbia City Council voted in favor of recognizing same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. This presents an interesting situation, as Congress will have thirty days to review district legislation, which hasn’t the same-sex marriage issue since the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act.
Interesting side note – Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) was quoted as saying, “It’s not something I can let go softly into the night… I recognize the Democrats are in the majority, but I represent the majority of Americans on this issue.” No offense, Rep. Chaffetz, but did you see the article in last week’s Post about American support for gay marriage is now at 49%, whereas 46% oppose it?
Didn’t think so.
