Mass. supporters of same-sex marriage decry California decision

More than 200 angry demonstrators gathered at Copley Square Plaza yesterday to protest the decision handed down by the California Supreme Court to uphold Proposition 8, a ballot initiative that repealed legalized same-sex marriage in the state.

The protest was organized by a local chapter of Join the Impact, a recently formed group of gay and transgender rights activists.

Paul Sousa, a member who helped organize the rally, said the gathering was planned in advance as either a celebration or a condemnation of the California decision to coincide with similar rallies around the country.

Yesterday's demonstration featured an 8-foot tall black cardboard coffin looming over the proceedings as a symbol of the "death" of marriage rights in California.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/27/mass_supporters_of_same_sex_marriage_decry_calif_decision/


Lisa Marshall spoke to the crowd gathered in Copley Square for a rally following the California Supreme Court decision.

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But maybe some of my $$ needs to go to Mass this summer. I've never been there and it sounds more appealing every day.

We can show you around Boston, and I can take you out into the countryside! Seriously! :bounce:

I will definitely look into it then! You're a sweetie! :bounce: I would love to meet you and sniffa too. :)

The perfect MAsshole team. :D

And, we're foodies too. :)

We'd love to meet you as well! :bounce:

We have to be down to less than 50 Repubs by now. :)