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transeo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 01:10 PM
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King County judge rules in favor of same-sex marriage
Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - Page updated at 10:53 A.M.

Same-sex marriage is legal in Washington state, King County Superior Court Judge William Downing ruled today.

But, as expected, the decision is stayed — and no local marriage licenses can be issued — until the state Supreme Court reviews the case

In his ruling, Downing said the state's Defense of Marriage Act, which limits marriage to one man and one woman, is unconstitutional.


http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2001996456_webgaymarriage04m.html
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Fenris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 01:15 PM
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1. Well. That settles it. I'm moving to Seattle.
And I'm not even gay!

I have other reasons, though. ;)
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Rockholm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 01:30 PM
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2. Come to Boston!
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Ediacara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 01:31 PM
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3. WOO-HOO!
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CO Liberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 01:34 PM
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4. I Hope This Sets a Precedent
That'll show those people in Missouri.....
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nothingshocksmeanymore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 01:35 PM
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5. Isaac!!! Where ya been!???
Great story, btw :hi:
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transeo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 02:25 PM
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8. Been around
This place got pretty scary for a while. I had to back off a bit. Seems to be getting better. :hi:
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flamingyouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 01:36 PM
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6. Woo hoo! A proud day to be a Seattleite!
Thank you yet again, Judge Downing! :D
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arwalden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 01:57 PM
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7. Isaac!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good to see you!
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transeo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 02:27 PM
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9. Thanks!
It's good to be here. I've been lurking, but not posting so much lately.
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kevinhnc Donating Member (121 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 02:30 PM
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10. Wohoo!
Bad news and then good news, all in the same day...what a roller coaster ride!
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Kitsune Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 02:30 PM
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11. YESSSSSSSS
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
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Rockholm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 02:35 PM
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12. Congrats!
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Parche Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 05:16 PM
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13. sex
I need a new scene, I have been having the same sex over and over
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AntiCoup2K4 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-04-04 06:13 PM
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14. Does this mean I'll have a chance to kick Fred Phelps' ass real soon
If those fuckers show up to picket the State Capitol, they're gonna wish they stayed in Kansas :evilgrin:

And yes, a great day for the State of Washington!
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