The rush of same-sex marriages in California continues! First Ellen and Portia, now Captain Sulu! George Takei, aka Captain Sulu on the original Star Trek series, has announced his plan to marry his partner Brad Altman. From his blog:
Our California dream is reality. Brad Altman and I can now marry. We are overjoyed! At long last, the barrier to full marriage rights for same-sex couples has been torn down. We are equal with all citizens of our state!
The California Supreme Court further ruled that our Constitution provides for equal protection for all and that it cannot have marriage for one group and another form - domestic partnership - for another group. No more "separate but equal." No more second-class citizenship. Brad and I are going to be married as full citizens of our state.
With time, I know the opposition to same sex marriage, too, will be seen as an antique and discreditable part of our history. As U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy remarked on same sex marriage, "Times can blind us to certain truths and later generations can see that laws once thought necessary and proper, in fact, serve only to oppress."
For now, Brad and I are enjoying the delicious dilemma of deciding where, when, and how we will be married. Marriage equality took a long time, but, like fine wine, its bouquet is simply exquisite.
This brought tears to my eyes! After more than 20 years together, he and Brad can finally marry. I'm so thrilled for them, and everyone else who right now is enjoying that same "delicious dilemma." Congratulations!
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