In San Francisco, at 5:01 PM Mayor Newsom officiated a private marriage for Phyllis Lyon and Dell Martin at city hall.
Afterwards Phyllis, Dell and the Mayor entered the public reception area as rose petals were tossed from the second floor of the rotunda.
Phyllis and Dell cut a wedding cake at the public reception and remarked how they couldn’t have imagined this back in 1953, on Valentines Day, when they became lovers. Phyllis said they were so happy and hoped this would be the last time they have to cut a wedding cake.
“I can think of no greater example of commitment after 55 years together [Dell and Phyllis]. Today marriage as an institution has been strengthened. Today marriage has been affirmed. Today in California we are providing marriage equally, denying no one their right to live their lives out loud,” remarked Mayor Newsom.
A group of protestors assembled in front of San Francisco city hall. Carrying banners and signs. One rather large yellow banner read “Re-criminalize sodomy” and was held high by petitioners.
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Newsom's got it right; gay marriage DOES strengthen marriage. If the state can deny anyone the right to marry, then it can potentially deny ANYONE the right to marry.
This makes me so happy, and it's my dearest wish that the rest of the 48 (mine included) gets on board... now would be nice.
From someone who considers herself a straight ally, congratulations to all LGBT couples in taking their vows or, in the very least.
Most of all, I want to congratulate Phyllis and Dell. Not because they were allowed to marry for the second time, but because the country is now being forced to recognize that these two ladies have accomplished a feat most straight couples can't -- 50 years of committed union.
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