I have to tell you, I really did not think this was going to happen. But, it is the first time a state legislature has approved gay marriage, and by a super majority vote to boot. It actually brings tears to my eyes when I think about it.
Of course, the right wing has already started in on Vermont. Where formerly they complained endlessly about activist courts, now they are saying that gay marriage should not be approved by those courts or legislatures either. It should only be approved by a vote of the people. And the rules just keep on changing to fit their one track minds.
Like we need another vote of “the people” to know that we are unpopular. That is why Madison designed our three branches of government, in order to protect unpopular causes or groups from the tyranny of the majority. If you took a poll and asked most Americans where Iraq was on the map, most couldn’t even find it. Ask them about the Constitution and they know even less. Yea, I want these folks voting on my life.
Our job now is to keep the ball rolling, at least in New England. We shall see what happens next. Stay tuned…
Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Vermont | News | Advocate.com
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