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ANCHORAGE - Anchorage's LGBT community cheered today's statement by President Obama in favor of same-sex marriage. "We're hoping that now he has officially endorsed it that other states will finally come along and either repeal their constitutional amendments, like we have here in Alaska that was accepted in 1998, repeal those amendments and hopefully move forward in a more progressive manner," said Felix Rivera, co-chair of Alaska PrideFest. For gay marriage to become legal in Alaska the legislature would have to approve a constitutional amendment by a two-thirds vote of both houses, with ratification in a statewide general election. |
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Robo said on Saturday, May 12 at 4:51 PM
The man was always for this...he changes only to get votes or money. Typical...will promise anything to get people to vote for him and his party...promised to cut the deficit in half, still waiting for that...hope our grandkids are ready to pay for all his promises
90632626Anonymous said on Friday, May 11 at 5:29 PM
Gotta ask an Alaskan question folks...Bristol Palin is ranting in the lower 48 about the President...ok.. but didn't Sarah Palin say she has many gay friends? so if that is common knowledge - what gives with the Bristol Brat of the North? lol..had to throw that in!
90550746Mike J said on Thursday, May 10 at 6:57 PM
So, the soon to be ex President is for gay marriage. With the amazing speed that everything else got passed thru the system, I wouldn't get my hopes up just yet.
90424104Bucko said on Thursday, May 10 at 9:43 AM
When Dick Cheney announced his support for gay marriage in 2009 there was no reaction from the LGBT community. I guess it only counts as support if it comes from a democrat.
90369785Rich said on Thursday, May 10 at 6:49 AM
LOL...he was forced to finally make a statement because Biden opened his mouth. That and he had a lot of major money donors that were threatening to withhold their money unless he came out and spoke out in favor of gay marriage. Everyone knows what Obama believes. Its no big secret. There was no big fuss when he was against it in 2008, because everyone knew he was just posturing. It is the same now.
90351066Mark M said on Thursday, May 10 at 3:30 AM
Wow 2/3 vote in both houses and a ratification by a statewide election. We might just be the last state to accept that marriage is a state's right that should be equally given. After all, we embarrassed ourselves with last election when we couldnt even put the GLBT community under the discrimination umbrella.
90330064Terry said on Thursday, May 10 at 2:27 AM
Wonder how many conservative bigots (all of them) wet themselves from this.
90327146BobD said on Thursday, May 10 at 12:58 AM
This boy is messing with Pandora's box..
90324554Took 3 years plus said on Wednesday, May 9 at 11:34 PM
I wonder why? Oh wait. But there will always be liberal sheep to fleece.
90322526BobD said on Wednesday, May 9 at 10:24 PM
Are you folks too stupid to realize it's only for your votes ?
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