Marcinho just quoted on @ewednewz RE: Today’s Prop 8 ruling—
VIA Paul Pannone

“Thanking my friend Marcinho Equality Savant for his insight and knowledge. ‘Cautious Optimism as Proposition 8 Gets Struck Down in California’ http://ow.ly/8VTD2

We all know why it is so critical that these couples be permitted the dignity of loving the person they choose, and that there is no gray area in equality. Congratulations on the ruling, California. I pray that your rights and privileges will be restored immediately.

Even though it is unpleasant to contemplate, funerals and memorials are actually an “event”. One that is filled with sadness, anger, confusion, stress, pressure, tension and many other outpourings of grief. Why is it considered an “event” in my eyes? Because funerals and memorial services frequently have people invited to attend. Often, even, people show up unexpectedly to show their respects after learning about or reading a death notice in the news or obituaries. There are many details which require direction and management.

“A planner well-versed and used to working in the world of GLBT weddings would have seen these pitfalls coming. They should would have their own list of fully-vetted vendors that aren’t going to care what a couple’s orientation is…”

アメリカ・ニューヨーク州で今年７月に合法化された同性同士の結婚。共働きで高収入が多い同性カップルの結婚によるＮＹ州への経済効果は３年間で240億円に上ると試算されています。行政も企業も狙う、同性婚をめぐるビジネスチャンスを取材しました。

Haven’t we all heard a story or two where something didn’t go right at a wedding? It happens all the time no matter who is in charge, but the key is how those problems are managed.

Late night funnyman Conan O’Brien on Thursday married a gay staffer and his partner.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qnaI_6BzmWY

California Senator Dianne Feinstein has said she believes the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will eventually be repealed.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2ZJmWIG9FBk

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