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TJL · 02-03-2009, 08:51 PM

Feb 3, 5:58 PM (ET)

BOSTON (AP) - A lesbian couple who led the fight for gay marriage in Massachusetts has filed for divorce. Julie and Hillary Goodridge were among seven gay couples who filed a lawsuit that led to a court ruling making Massachusetts the first state to legalize same-sex marriages in 2004. The couple became the public face of the debate in the state and married the first day same-sex marriages became legal.

The divorce case was filed last week in Suffolk Probate and Family Court and was not unexpected. The couple announced they were separating in 2006.

Messages left for the Goodridges were not immediately returned Tuesday.

I really don't have a joke for this one.

Jude The Obscure · 02-03-2009, 08:59 PM

And it won't be the last one......so I don't think anyone is surprised that these will happen as well.

catlover79 · 02-03-2009, 09:02 PM

^ Ditto.

Janice · 02-03-2009, 10:15 PM

My family never gets along. Everyone gets divorced.

MickeyMac · 02-03-2009, 10:30 PM

People who are opposed to gay marriages are going to have a field day over this one.

Lee · 02-03-2009, 11:10 PM

I am personally opposed to gay marriage and homosexuality. And it is not
my personal opinion, it is the opinion of the Bible and the Bible is what
Christians strive to follow in their daily lives.

Chocoholic · 02-04-2009, 03:52 PM

I don't condone the act of homosexuality, but I don't see why gay couples can't have the same rights as straight couples. There are far worse crimes than loving an adult of the same gender. I'm more concerned about rapists, pedophiles, and teens having sex than I am about two consenting adults.

According to the Bible, divorcing your spouse and marrying another is also considered a sin, meaning Liz Taylor is definitely going to Hell

You never see people protesting those who cheat on their spouses, have sex before they marry, or divorce and remarry.

Hollow · 02-04-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChesneyLady

I don't condone the act of homosexuality, but I don't see why gay couples can't have the same rights as straight couples. There are far worse crimes than loving an adult of the same gender. I'm more concerned about rapists, pedophiles, and teens having sex than I am about two consenting adults.

According to the Bible, divorcing your spouse and marrying another is also considered a sin, meaning Liz Taylor is definitely going to Hell

You never see people protesting those who cheat on their spouses, have sex before they marry, or divorce and remarry.

haha, good point. why isn't there any outrage at the legalization of divorce? some people just like to pick and choose and pretend the constitution doesn't exist.

establishment clause of the first amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion."

JamesG · 02-04-2009, 04:17 PM

Whether one agrees/disagrees with same sex marriage... one cannot deny people their rights because of a disagreement of their lifestyle.

That's discrimination. They should be allowed to get married/divorced like everyone else.

02-03-2009, 08:51 PM	#1
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Mass. couple who led gay marriage fight to divorce Feb 3, 5:58 PM (ET) BOSTON (AP) - A lesbian couple who led the fight for gay marriage in Massachusetts has filed for divorce. Julie and Hillary Goodridge were among seven gay couples who filed a lawsuit that led to a court ruling making Massachusetts the first state to legalize same-sex marriages in 2004. The couple became the public face of the debate in the state and married the first day same-sex marriages became legal. The divorce case was filed last week in Suffolk Probate and Family Court and was not unexpected. The couple announced they were separating in 2006. Messages left for the Goodridges were not immediately returned Tuesday. I really don't have a joke for this one.
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02-03-2009, 09:02 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ Ditto.
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02-03-2009, 08:59 PM	#2
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	And it won't be the last one......so I don't think anyone is surprised that these will happen as well.

02-03-2009, 10:15 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	My family never gets along. Everyone gets divorced.

02-03-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	People who are opposed to gay marriages are going to have a field day over this one.

02-03-2009, 11:10 PM	#6
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	I am personally opposed to gay marriage and homosexuality. And it is not my personal opinion, it is the opinion of the Bible and the Bible is what Christians strive to follow in their daily lives.

02-04-2009, 03:52 PM	#7
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I don't condone the act of homosexuality, but I don't see why gay couples can't have the same rights as straight couples. There are far worse crimes than loving an adult of the same gender. I'm more concerned about rapists, pedophiles, and teens having sex than I am about two consenting adults. According to the Bible, divorcing your spouse and marrying another is also considered a sin, meaning Liz Taylor is definitely going to Hell You never see people protesting those who cheat on their spouses, have sex before they marry, or divorce and remarry.

02-04-2009, 04:17 PM	#9
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	Whether one agrees/disagrees with same sex marriage... one cannot deny people their rights because of a disagreement of their lifestyle. That's discrimination. They should be allowed to get married/divorced like everyone else.