New York Gay Marriage: First Gay Couples Marry At Midnight

Gerald · 07-24-11, 09:41 AM

NEW YORK — Gay couples cheered by supporters have begun marrying in New York City on the first day same-sex weddings are legal in the Empire State.

New York City officials expect to host hundreds of same-sex weddings Sunday. Clerks in New York City and about a dozen other cities statewide are opening their doors Sunday to cater to same-sex couples.

In Manhattan, the first of about 100 couples waiting in line on a sweltering Sunday began exchanging vows in a city clerk's office. Judges waived a mandatory 24-hour waiting period that allowed couples to exchange vows moments after receiving their licenses.

A small number of same-sex couples got married at the stroke of midnight around the state.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_907901.html

Note: 07/24/11 09:47 AM ET

Feuer Frei! · 07-24-11, 09:47 AM

Society has come a long way.

BossMark · 07-24-11, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Society has come a long way.

Too bloody far if you ask me

Morts · 07-24-11, 09:55 AM

in b4 haters

Gerald · 07-24-11, 10:42 AM

Not surprisingly, there are mixed reactions about this.

mookiemookie · 07-24-11, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Not surprisingly, there are mixed reactions about this.

Does the Best of Subsim have an "Understatement of the year" category?

Gerald · 07-24-11, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Does the Best of Subsim have an "Understatement of the year" category?

If there is, or will be relevant bits in the record, it can certainly come up with, just like all the other threads, but not to "New York Gay Marriage, First Gay Couples Marry At Midnight" has a special status or category, if any mention as the year's best thread.

Sailor Steve · 07-24-11, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Morts

in b4 haters

No, one posted just before you did.

Betonov · 07-24-11, 03:16 PM

Mwahahahahahha, now the gays will experience all the horrors of marriage

Skybird · 07-24-11, 03:16 PM

We are saved. Halleluja!

Chad · 07-24-11, 03:22 PM

Good for them.

While personally not gay myself, (far from it

) I do support individual's choices, and no discrimination period, whether based on race, gender, sexual preference, smoker, etc etc.

Good job New York

Morts · 07-24-11, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

No, one posted just before you did.

Typical

joea · 07-24-11, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

Mwahahahahahha, now the gays will experience all the horrors of marriage

This.

"You" wanted it you got it.

Gerald · 07-24-11, 04:25 PM

Nice one, Joe

07-24-11, 04:26 PM

I hope they all have long and prosperous marriages!

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	New York Gay Marriage: First Gay Couples Marry At Midnight NEW YORK — Gay couples cheered by supporters have begun marrying in New York City on the first day same-sex weddings are legal in the Empire State. New York City officials expect to host hundreds of same-sex weddings Sunday. Clerks in New York City and about a dozen other cities statewide are opening their doors Sunday to cater to same-sex couples. In Manhattan, the first of about 100 couples waiting in line on a sweltering Sunday began exchanging vows in a city clerk's office. Judges waived a mandatory 24-hour waiting period that allowed couples to exchange vows moments after receiving their licenses. A small number of same-sex couples got married at the stroke of midnight around the state. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_907901.html Note: 07/24/11 09:47 AM ET __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Not surprisingly, there are mixed reactions about this. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Nice one, Joe __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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