From today's NY Times, regarding the Vermont Legislature's decision to override the governor's veto and make marriage legal in Vermont for all couples who desire the state's marital imprimatur:“It’s a great day for equality,” said State Representative Margaret Cheney, a Democrat from Norwich. “People saw this as an equality issue, and we’re proud that Vermont has led the way without a court order to provide equal benefits.”
It is great to see one's own legislator quoted in a national newspaper, on the right side of one of the century's great issues. I thank all of my legislators (Reps. Cheney and Masland; Senators Campbell, McCormack and Nitka) for their votes in favor of the veto override.
As an elected Justice of the Peace, I am delighted at the prospect of exercising my authority to join in matrimony any couple that acquires the requisite license.
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