CA: Gay marriages stand as Calif. judge delays ruling

Sacramento Bee ^ | February 17, 2004 | DAVID KRAVETS and LISA LEFF

[calcowgirl]

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A judge delayed until at least Friday a ruling on whether to block San Francisco from issuing same-sex marriage licenses.

The ruling occurred during the first of two such hearings Tuesday. Another judge was scheduled to hear a similar case in the afternoon.

[Cinnamon Girl]

That judge is a liar and a worm.

GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER, DO SOMETHING! SAY SOMETHING!

[SouthernFreebird]

The laws in this Country just don't mean squat anymore do they?

[Agnes Heep]

The laws in this Country just don't mean squat anymore do they?

Believe me, they do not want to open up this can of worms.

[So Cal Rocket]

I fear the end of our Republic is near. There is no more separation of powers.

We have judicial activists legislating from the bench. (Roe v. Wade, Lawrence, etal)

We have members of the executive branch interpreting law. (Mayor Newsome declaring Prop 22 unconstitutional).

[NEWwoman]

The laws in this Country just don't mean squat anymore do they?

Only if they involve enforcing gun control or prohibitting monuments of the 10 commandments in a public place...

[Cinnamon Girl]

The LAW? What law? We don't need no stinkin' laws. We have judges to decide things for us.

[onedoug]

It's seeming The Terminator is but a sniveling coward.

[isthisnickcool]

"We are so happy!" Exclaimed Bob Jones. "I never thought I'd be able to marry my partner! We have been in love for so many years. I can hardly express my happiness that we were allowed to get married. Thank goodness for San Francisco! My partner and I now have all the benefits all married people do! We will be celebrating our marriage with a trip to Disney World! We are now just like every other married couple. Nobody can take that away from us!"

The happy couple.

[alexander_vi]

An interesting reply from a gay friend in SF

"It's not as good as you might have thought.

First, it costs $82 to get a license. Then, the
county sends the forms to California state officials
in Sacramento. And California state officials have
already said they won't record them. They will return
them to the County as defective. Counties have no
authority to modify the state forms for marriage. And
the city did print new forms that are not in
conformity with state law. The state form asks for
"Groom" and "bride" and has other sex-specific
entries. The city form changes all these, so the
forms are null and void, in the state's view.

I'm afraid it's just a big circus, with no lasting
legal effect. We would do it if the state would
accept the forms. Also, however, it's been raining
and people signing up must wait in huge long lines
around City Hall. Also California is a community
property state, so there would be certain financial
ramifications if we got married. We don't
mingle our money, so we would probably need a
pre-nuptial agreement. Lots of work!"

The point about the state's position on the licenses issued have been confirmed by news reports.

I should also add that this friend is Republican leaning.

[international american]

Give Ahnold one day.....if he doesnt't respond....he be a yellow belly.

[international american]

Hold not thy breath, Mr. Jones:)

[Angelus Errare]

As long as we're all having fun issuing play certificates here, I'd like the mayor to issue me a writ of nobility identifying me as "king" or perhaps "duke" of my property as befits my dignity ...

[onedoug]

Phooey! He's had days enough.

[calcowgirl]

From a Chicago Tribune article

Wendy Daw, 36, and Belinda Ryan, 39, said they hoped their official marriage license would help them obtain a green card for Ryan, who is in the U.S. from Wales on a temporary work visa.

"To get an application to sponsor someone for a green card, you need to bring a marriage license," said Daw. "On Tuesday, I'm going to go to the INS--we'll probably get turned down, but I'm going to ask."

This issue will continue to escalate.

[conserv13]

...Lots of work!"

This is the only reason I would support gay marriage: They should have to suffer with the rest of us! You want to be equal? Be careful what you wish for!

[EdReform]

Bump & Ping

What We Can Do To Help Defeat the "Gay" Agenda

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[rovenstinez]

I wonder if any of them actually acknowledged being virgens,?? and actually consumated their vows after the ceremony.!! That would be a good feat. Happy marriages statistically are those who WAIT...to Wed before going to Bed....uhmnnnn

[madprof98]

In the early hearing, San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Ronald Quidachay said he was not prepared to rule on a lawsuit filed by conservatives to block the marriages - more than 2,300 of which have taken place since last Thursday.

A possible candidate for a Supreme Court appointment from President Kerry???

[jimt]

The judge is a 1983 Jerry Brown appointee. Hardly any surprise for him to stall and delay in the name of leftist political correctness.