MSNBC: Judges postpone new rulings in same-sex nuptials, Rebuff to cons..

[Cannikin]

Rebuff to conservatives
angry at S.F. weddings

SAN FRANCISCO - Two judges delayed taking any action Tuesday to shut down San Francisco’s same-sex wedding spree, rebuffing conservative groups enraged that the city’s liberal politicians had already married more than 2,500 gay and lesbian couples.

The judges took part in separate hearings. The second judge told the plaintiffs that they would likely succeed on the merits eventually, but that for now, he couldn’t accept their proposed court order because of a punctuation error.

It all came down to a semicolon, the judge said.

“I am not trying to be petty here, but it is a big deal. ... That semicolon is a big deal,” said San Francisco Superior Court Judge James Warren.

The city’s lawyers said they argue that local government agencies or officials are not barred from advancing their own interpretations of the state constitution. They also claim the plaintiffs have failed to demonstrate that continuing to issue licenses for same-sex couples would cause the irreparable harm necessary to obtain a court stay.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4251510/

[bluedeminredstate]

1. Too funny - a semicolon

I bet there are fundies and freepers out there with their heads exploding!!!
:P

[reprobate]

2. What a delightfull picture that brings to mind.

"Heads that go boom in the night."

[Erika]

3. Gay Marriage is Here!

It might take a few years but it will be here. Many of the couples married were from out-of-state and who will take their fight for equality to their home states.

Yes, the far-righters are finally beginning to realize they are nowhere close to mainstream America and they ARE furious...and confused. This has taken the wind out of their sails completely.

[xchrom]

4. maybe the fundies will move

to mars -- tomorrow.