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Months after an anti-gay marriage amendment proposed by state Republicans was defeated and Democrats took both houses of the Legislature, everyone knew Minnesota would eventually give gays and lesbians their day at the altar. Nobody thought it would happen this quickly.
While the mere thought of two men or two women being romantically involved, let alone getting hitched, still made some folks queasy, society has progressed to the point where gays and lesbians have become accepted as normal human beings. Thanks to the entertainment industry's relentless promotion of gay causes, it no longer is a big deal to come out of the proverbial closet.
Still, this could not have been an easy decision for those legislators who represent politically conservative districts, most of whom were against same sex marriage as a matter of religious principle. Whatever they personally thought about the issue, they bended to the will of their constituents. If they didn't, someone else would have their jobs after the next election. Which is how politics is supposed to work, right?
Then there's Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, who has reportedly threatened to leave Minnesota if gay marriage ever passed. Whether the report is true or not, there presumably is no shortage of folks who are more than willing to help Bachmann pack.
Soon Minnesota will enter a new era. As surrounding states have put bans on same sex marriage in their constitutions, this is going to be the go-to place for gays and lesbians to tie the knot. However, this could also turn into a galvanizing issue for conservatives--much like the abortion debate--who want to repeal the law if they ever get their act together.
When late summer comes, gays and lesbians will join heterosexual couples in living happily ever after 'til death do them part in the eyes of Minnesota law--at least until the U.S. Supreme Court has its say.
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