Saturday, June 29, 2013

Who will be happy with the Historic decision on gay rights in US?



It was 2 days ago (26/06/13) when US court ruling voted in favor with the same sex couples rights which is given to the other man and a woman couple. Elation was over me when I heard this news in all media coverage from social media, live news, from all around the world.
There were a big celebrations outside the Supreme court in Washington after what has been called a landmark ruling for gay rights activists. Judges ruled in a five to four vote that same sex couples must in law get the same federal rights as heterosexual couples. In a statement President Barack Obama applauded the decision.
The case concerned the constitutionality of a key part of the Defense of Marriage act or DOMA as it's known which denied benefits to same sex married couples.
A second ruling has also been interpreted as a victory for gay rights. The case centered on a California state law called Proposition 8 which banned gay marriage. The Supreme court ruled supporters of the law do not have standing to appeal a lower court ruling that struck down the law.
The Supreme Court's decision do not affect the ban on same-sex marriage enshrined in the constitutions of more than 30 US states.
International celebrity supported this decision were, Beyonce, Ellen de Generes to name a few.
Long Live Gay Rights..

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