The Iowa Supreme Court this morning unanimously upheld gays’ right to marry.
“The Iowa statute limiting civil marriage to a union between a man and a woman violates the equal protection clause of the Iowa Constitution,” the justices said in a summary of their decision.
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Well written regional story with national implications. Well balanced with quotes from all sides, the author could have spent more time explaining the legislative steps required to amend the Iowa constitution (see link provided).
Such an amendment requires the votes of a simple majority in both the Iowa House and Iowa Senate in two consecutive sessions, followed by a passing vote of the people of ... More »
Interesting - partly because it looks as though Vermont is about to make it four states now having gay marriage. The California court hasn't spoken yet, has it? Not having read the judicial opinion in Massachusetts, I found the Iowa judges distinguishing between civil and religious authorities interesting and useful.
The U.S. is a family oriented culture. The plaintiffs in this case, and other similar cases, are people who want to form families!
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