A Beautiful Sight
Here's a little snippet on the first gay marriages in New York, from an article by Chris Hawley of the Associated Press:
Some people waiting to wed clutched bouquets and wore tuxedos or wedding dresses before they were ushered into the clerk's office for a license and a ceremony in one of the building's simple chapels.
The first couple to marry in Manhattan were Phyllis Siegel, 76, and Connie Kopelov, 84, who have been together for 23 years. Kopelov arrived in a wheelchair and stood with the assistance of a walker. During the service, Siegel wrapped her hand in Kopelov's hand and they both grasped the walker.Witnesses cheered and wiped away tears after the two women vowed to "honor and cherish" each other as spouses and then kissed.
Oh, man . . . *sniff* Why'd it have to take so long? Why's it taking so long elsewhere? People who aren't moved by this are, I swear, made of stone. And I sure as shit don't mean moved to anger or self-righteous indignation.
Some people waiting to wed clutched bouquets and wore tuxedos or wedding dresses before they were ushered into the clerk's office for a license and a ceremony in one of the building's simple chapels.
The first couple to marry in Manhattan were Phyllis Siegel, 76, and Connie Kopelov, 84, who have been together for 23 years. Kopelov arrived in a wheelchair and stood with the assistance of a walker. During the service, Siegel wrapped her hand in Kopelov's hand and they both grasped the walker.Witnesses cheered and wiped away tears after the two women vowed to "honor and cherish" each other as spouses and then kissed.
Oh, man . . . *sniff* Why'd it have to take so long? Why's it taking so long elsewhere? People who aren't moved by this are, I swear, made of stone. And I sure as shit don't mean moved to anger or self-righteous indignation.
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