BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!

Subject: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: Blackcatter
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 11:13 PM

Here's what my church will be doing Friday morning:

"Gay couples to seek marriage here in protest against state law"

By Mark I. Pinsky | Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer
March 18, 2004, 12:36 PM EST

Nine gay couples will apply for marriage licenses Friday at the Orange County Courthouse, according to the Rev. Marni Harmony, of the First Unitarian Church of Orlando.

"This is our faith-based initiative," said Harmony.

All of the couples expect to be turned down, Harmony said, consistent with Florida state law, which bans state-sanctioned gay marriage and domestic partnerships.

The goal of the event, Harmony said, is "to raise our awareness of marriage as a matter of civil right."

Two of the gay couples have already taken part in domestic-union ceremonies in Vermont, where such ceremonies are legal.

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We will have at least 10 straight couples renewing their vows during the wedding ceremony.

What do you all think? I am a board member of the church, by the way. I'll be online for a few more hours to answer questions (it's 11:09 Eastern time).

Blackcatter.

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: Amos
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 11:17 PM

I applaud you and your church. Bravo!!

A

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: Blackcatter
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 11:21 PM

Thanks - We also realized that George W. will be in Orlando on Saturday to officially kick-off his re-election campaign. It's a coincidence but WHAT a coincidence.

Pax y'all

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: Bobert
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 11:32 PM

Speakin' of GWB, word on the street is that he's a closet homosexual... Hey, take a look at Laura Bush. Does she look like a satisfied women? Well, heck no she don't......

And good on this church. There ain't no fine print in my New Testament when it comes to love.......

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: LadyJean
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 11:38 PM

If I had a husband and a functional car, I'd be down there renewing my vows too.

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: Blackcatter
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 11:44 PM

Our minister, the Rev. Dr. Marni Harmony will be joined with at least 5 of her fellow Unitarian Universalist ministers. In the 11 pm news, none of the channels reported where the actual ceremony will be taking place. Hopefully that will keep the protesters a bit off guard.

Our Orlando City councilperson will also be in attendence.

We were trying to keep it mum's the word until Friday morning, but someone leaked much of the info. The good news is that most of the news agencies are sympathetic with our action.

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 11:54 PM

Rev. Marni is marrying a buncha other clergypersons? Multigamously????

(joking)

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: Amos
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 11:56 PM

I hope the contrast between your peaceful doing of good and his rabblerousing is splattered all over the paper.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: Blackcatter
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 12:06 AM

Yeah, I knew that someone would say that. Actually, she is renewing her vows with her partner as well.

Hope everyone keeps their eyes on their local news on Friday. I'd love to see if this gets picked up. We're expecting some national coverage. Fox News has decided to keep their satellite truck on our property all night in hopes of getting the story when we all meet at the church to head to the courthouse.

pax y'all

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 12:09 AM

It was a "mandatory."

:~)

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 01:00 AM

Please allow me to share. Thanks!

MIDI

NO GAY MARRIAGE! (Sung to 'Love And Marriage')... bill

No gay marriage!
No gay marriage!
It's a vow that Mr. Bush disparaged
Take a hike, gay brothers
You can't have fun wedding each other!

No gay marriage!
No gay marriage!
New amendment fixes law miscarriage
Gay couples right to marry
Is a threat to our morality!

Try, try, try to legislate this
End of confusion
Try, try, try, but you will only get...
To this conclusion!

No gay marriage!
No gay marriage!
It's a vow that Mr. Bush disparaged
Take a hike, gay brothers
You can't have fun, like Raymond Burr
You can't have fun wedding each other!

Try, try, try to legislate this
End of confusion
Try, try, try, but you will only get...
To this conclusion!

No gay marriage!
No gay marriage!
It's a vow that Mr. Bush disparaged
Take a hike, gay brothers
You can't have fun, like J. Edgar
You can't have fun wedding each other!

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: Blackcatter
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 01:03 AM

that's funny. Thanks Guest,guest.

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: GUEST,My apology
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 01:16 AM

I just read that is a non-musical forum. I'm really sorry.

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: JennyO
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 03:46 AM

Never apologize for music. It creeps in everywhere.

Good luck to these people. I fully support them. I hope it gets a lot of coverage.

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: Blackcatter
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 08:40 AM

Thanks.

I'm getting ready to leave for the event right now.

Blackcatter

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 09:52 AM

That's WONDERFUL!! Our best friend and his partner are getting hitched. today, in Portland!

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: artbrooks
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 10:06 AM

Cheers to all of them, Blackcatter.

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: JenEllen
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 04:19 PM

Cheers to all!

A friend of mine and her girlfriend tied the knot in the first batch of ceremonies performed in Portland. The biggest stink has been raised by the local newspaper---they are refusing to print the wedding announcement!! When will people ever learn?

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: GUEST,Martin Gibson
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 04:38 PM

I haven't really any problem with gay marriage. Some, but not all that much.

I wonder what the next trend will be.

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: Blackcatter
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 06:19 PM

Hello all.

It went off with out a hitch - well three same-sex couples DID get hitched. And 7 same-sex and 8 opposite sex couples joined them by renewing their vows. Only one lonely protester and he was quite respectful during the ceremony in the main park in Downtown Orlando. There was about 150 attendees and about 40 newspeople.

Hello Martin. Thanks for your view. I would hesitate to call this a trend, however. Gay couples have been committed to their relationships with one another for thousands of years.

Blackcatter

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: GUEST,Martin Gibson
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 10:10 PM

Blackcatter, That's wonderful news for the two-way dildo industry.

Subject: RE: BS: Gay Marriage Protest & Wedding!
From: Blackcatter
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 10:24 PM

Yep - Gay men love to use them, I here.