Vermont-like decision in NJ
Oct. 25th, 2006 03:47 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
yesthattomhttp://www.njlgc.org
COURT SAYS: SAME-SEX COUPLES DESERVE RIGHTS, LEGISLATURE PICKS THE NAME
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 25, 2006 Trenton: The New Jersey Lesbian and Gay Coalition is thrilled by the recent decision of the State Supreme Court which recognizes that providing to “committed same-sex couples the financial and social benefits and privileges given to their married heterosexual counterparts” is mandated under the State Constitution. The New Jersey State Supreme Court has upheld equal rights for the all citizens. By leaving the “name to be given to the statutory scheme that provides full rights and benefits to same-sex couples, whether marriage or some other term, is a matter [left to the legislature]” we look forward to a speedy process that reflects the diversity of New Jersey. We have faith that all fair-minded citizens of NJ agree with the Court’s decision.
http://www.njlgc.org
VICTORY! VICTORY!
COURT SAYS: SAME-SEX COUPLES DESERVE RIGHTS, LEGISLATURE PICKS THE NAME
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 25, 2006 Trenton: The New Jersey Lesbian and Gay Coalition is thrilled by the recent decision of the State Supreme Court which recognizes that providing to “committed same-sex couples the financial and social benefits and privileges given to their married heterosexual counterparts” is mandated under the State Constitution. The New Jersey State Supreme Court has upheld equal rights for the all citizens. By leaving the “name to be given to the statutory scheme that provides full rights and benefits to same-sex couples, whether marriage or some other term, is a matter [left to the legislature]” we look forward to a speedy process that reflects the diversity of New Jersey. We have faith that all fair-minded citizens of NJ agree with the Court’s decision.
http://www.njlgc.org
VICTORY! VICTORY!
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Date: 2006-10-25 07:55 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2006-10-25 08:01 pm (UTC)But my very analytical SO tempered her enthusiasm with the thought that this might be sort of an "October surprise" that brings out the fundies on Election Day. Yikes. Hope not.
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Date: 2006-10-25 08:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-10-25 08:03 pm (UTC)Tom, what's your sense of the potential actions of the New Jersey State Legislature in response to this decision?
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Date: 2006-10-25 08:17 pm (UTC)It would be interesting if they simply extended current marriage laws to same-sex couples. Wouldn't civil unions be struck down under the "separate but equal" precedent?
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Date: 2006-10-25 08:23 pm (UTC)Even more interesting
Date: 2006-10-25 08:21 pm (UTC)No one on the court held the opinion that the constitution didn't allow for same-sex rights akin to opposite-sex marriage.
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Date: 2006-10-25 08:27 pm (UTC)Re: Even more interesting
Date: 2006-10-25 08:56 pm (UTC)Re: Even more interesting
Date: 2006-10-25 09:01 pm (UTC)My, that dissent really calls shenanigans on the "separate but equal" crowd, doesn't it?
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Date: 2006-10-25 08:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-10-25 08:47 pm (UTC)http://eqfed.org/gse/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=3751803
http://www.365gay.com/Newscon06/10/102506jerseyNo.htm
I mean, I thought they pretty much said "make it marriage, or call marriage something else that includes them, but include them"?
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Date: 2006-10-25 09:11 pm (UTC)(STEVE: You can easily prove me wrong by sending a certified letter to me stating that you are not currently pursuing the lawsuit that you alluded to in email on August 18, 2006. You can also put a copy of that letter on your web site. And if you think I'm being petty, then the certified letter can say that too.)
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Date: 2006-10-25 09:17 pm (UTC)Ok then! :)
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Date: 2006-10-25 11:50 pm (UTC)\m/ WOOT! \m/
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Date: 2006-10-27 01:41 am (UTC)maybe I can somehow get involved in some organizations you support. Let's talk. this has been my dream for years: devote my ability to marry people to same sex couples!!