Live long and Prosper
As I made my drive home from work, NPR was highlighting the stories of some of the newlyweds in San Fransisco, many of whom were getting married on the spot in the courthouse. Today marked the first day of gay marriage in the state of California. Officials said about 2,000 couples were filing for marriage in the San Fransisco in the next 90 days. Listening to one of the couples give their vows was a little bittersweet; while it was incredibly cute and romantic, it was also a reminder of the battle has been fought and how far it is from over. A bill in November could ban gay marriages once again and invalidate those licenses. But it occurred to me as the rain started to sprinkle on my windshield that marriage isn’t really that important in this day and age, and has been invalidated over and over in heterosexual relationships. If those marriages ARE dissolved by the state, so what? Does the love dissolve with that piece of paper? Is that kind of bond something that can be taken away?
When did American become so crazy about marriage? The United States has become the world’s largest Bridezilla.
I’m confident that even if the bill passes, those vows won’t be broken.
On a lighter note, guess who’s getting married? Delightfully flamboyant, George Takei!
“Star Trek” star George Takei is ready to “live long and prosper” with his partner of 21 years. Takei will marry 54-year-old Brad Altman on September 14th in Los Angeles.
The 71-year-old actor, known for his role as Sulu on the “Star Trek” sci-fi TV series, was the first to pay $70 for a marriage license in West Hollywood early Tuesday. The marriage license is good for 90 days.
Takei was jubilant, saying “it’s going to be the only day like this in our lives and it is the only day like this in the history of America.”
He told reporters and a swelling crowd outside the West Hollywood city auditorium “may equality live long and prosper.”
The California Supreme Court has legalized same-sex marriage. (AP)
George’s partner is 17 years his junior. Damn. It must be the AZN charm.
And you’re telling me no one knew he was gay? Please.
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Today, I’m thankful for Sulu’s oily muscles, Battlestar Galactica, double fudge brownies, NPR, and the night air.
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I’m gonna be a d-bag and crop this out. You said “…gay marriage isn’t really important…”
I recognize the context and your point, but even though it may not be important in validating one’s love for another, it is so important in moving America to recognize gay people as citizens who are adults that deserve equal protection.
Also, many Americans need things like laws to go into effect before they realize that some things aren’t so bad after all. And, I think, as laws pass (as the one in California did) Americans will realize that gay people can live legitimate lives like they do.
I realize your point, but I’m not sure many people understand the importance of what gay marriage rights would do toward equality for gays on a social level.