Amid a racial controversy over the Confederate flag which seems to be pure media hype, this bit of news is a wonderfulrday of sunshine to brighten your perceptions of the US
But while the law has changed we must remember lbgt individuals still struggle here in the land of the free, with the actions of discriminating individuals.
WASHINGTON — In a long-sought victory for the gay rights movement, the Supreme Court ruled by a 5-to-4 vote on Friday that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage.
The court’s four more liberal justices joined Justice Kennedy’s majority opinion. Each member of the court’s conservative wing filed a separate dissent, in tones ranging from resigned dismay to bitter scorn.
“We didn’t know if we’d live long enough, but here we are,” Harris said. “Do we get a senior discount?” he joked before obtaining their marriage license moments just before 11:40 a.m. “Best $90 we ever spent,” said Harris after paying for the license.
