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Ceslie Garza, left, shows off a wedding dress to Richard Espinoza that she plans on wearing today in a simulated same-sex marriage at Silverado High School during lunch periods. The two, both members of the schools Gay Straight Alliance, along with fellow members, planned the weddings in honor of National Freedom to Marry Day on Saturday. The groups intention is to promote awareness, acceptance and tolerance of same-sex marriage.

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Trustees Mike Davis and Barbara Dew said they are neutral on holding the simulated same-sex ceremonies at the school. "Even if I had an opinion I cannot say this is right or wrong," Dew said. "That way I don't offend people for what they believe." Mike Davis recognized that this is an emotional issue. "I respect all people's viewpoints," he said.

So, would he "respect my viewpoint" if I were to hold, say, a counter-protest? What if I went the other way and held a "mock concentration camp in praise of Hitler"?

(This is in California? helpful to add to keyword, thanks)

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National Freedom to Marry Day

So who declared this day?

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The groups intention is to promote awareness, acceptance and tolerance of same-sex marriage.

Used to be, all they asked for was tolerance. Now they want acceptance.