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Alaskans On New York Legalizing Same Sex MarriageOn Friday, thousands of gay marriage supports cheered on Manhattan streets in New York City as they celebrated the passing of the same-sex marriage law. New York joins five other states: Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, VT, and District ofThe measure passed the New York Senate by 33-29 votes, which included votes from four Republican lawmakers. Here at home the move didn’t sit well with some activists including the Alaska Family Council, which advocates on behalf of families and churches. “They were influenced and persuaded by the gay and lesbian activist community to go against how they told the voters that they would vote,” said Jim Minnery, president of Alaska Family Council. He says the issue is about protecting children and making sure they grow up with their biological mother and father, which he claims is the best environment for a child. But those in the gay community like Susan Halvor, a Lutheran pastor, say gay people who raise children are no different than any other family. She says it’s about having the same rights like everyone else. “Having the legal rights so that people can take care of their kids, and take of each other and take care of family,” she said. While those opposed believe it’s an exception that could have no end in sight. “At some point you have to draw a line, to say what is society going to say is best for rearing our children,” said Minnery. The bill becomes New York law in 30 days. The state also has a no residency requirement for marriage licenses, so anyone from across the country can get married there. |
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mark said on Wednesday, Sep 21 at 2:16 PM
no thats why they repealed that law i believe in CA so long ago after they made it legal every gay in site ran and got married. and after they were married and the law was repealed they were still considerd marry. sweety we are a united states hint on the united part what happens in new york stays in the united states because the government recognizes it.
74155054Kevin said on Wednesday, Jun 29 at 6:10 PM
@Viola, that only applies to marriages recognized by the state. Since Alaska isn't a same sex marriage state, same sex marriage partners don't receive marriage benefits here. @9h Circuit?, we haven't so far. It may only be a matter of time, but that time isn't here.
699062829h Ciruit? said on Tuesday, Jun 28 at 7:15 PM
Are you sure that Alaska will not recognize the right to marry who you want? Better take another look We fall under the most radically liberal court in the country. Equality is happening. You might as well get used to it.
69841574Red Shirts lose said on Tuesday, Jun 28 at 7:12 PM
It is good to see the Red shirts losing the war of hate. If anything their vile website of hate ended up inspiring people to support the right to choose who you want to marry. Congratulations to the homosexual community. Call your friends to Alaska!
69841417Viola said on Tuesday, Jun 28 at 2:42 PM
@Kevin The way laws with marriage works is if you get married in another state you are legally married in any other state. So yes, if a same sex couple decided to go to New York and get married, and come back to AK, they are legally married and not one person can say otherwise. Read up on laws dude, you'll look less like an uneducated bigot.
69827362Kevin said on Sunday, Jun 26 at 10:00 PM
If you get married in New York, you're not married in Alaska if it's a same sex marriage. It' would be a wasted effort if you plan on living in Alaska.
69715773mr bean said on Sunday, Jun 26 at 8:55 PM
this is very strange
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