High Court OK’s Gay Marriages

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DENIED: New Jersey Supreme Court Refuses Christie’s Request to Stay Issuing Licenses Pending Appeal

By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog

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It’s official, Save Jerseyans: New Jersey is a state with legal gay marriage as of this upcoming Monday, October 21st.

Or at least until the New Jersey Supreme Court makes a final decision on the substance of the case later this year.

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“The public interest does not favor a stay,” said Justice Stuart Rabner, writing for the unanimous 7-0 majority. “State officials shall therefore permit same-sex couples, who are otherwise eligible, to enter into civil marriage beginning on October 21, 2013.”

Today’s decision means that a Mercer County Judge’s refusal to “stay” gay marriages pending the conclusion of the ongoing appeal by the Christie Administration will be upheld. Translated, gay couples can marry in the Garden State until such time as the judiciary rules otherwise.

“The Supreme Court has made its determination,” said Governor Chris Christie’s Press Secretary Michael Drewniak in a statement released shortly after the decision came down. “While the Governor firmly believes that this determination should be made by all the people of the State of New Jersey, he has instructed the Department of Health to cooperate with all municipalities in effectuating the order of the Superior Court under the applicable law.”

Developing…

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2 Comments

  1. Unfortunately, it won't be long before sexual preferences will be the least of anyone's worries. Let them have at one another while the thrill is still the thing. In due time they will wonder why they ever cared about their carnal desires as they scavenge for scraps of food and huddle for warmth and shelter in order to survive. That's what Socialism is all about.

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