Study: gay marriage could boost economy

[canis_lupus]

DES MOINES --- A UCLA study says that same-sex marriage, if allowed in Iowa, would be a boon to the state economy.

The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law estimates that same-sex weddings and related tourism would lead to $160 million in spending over the next three years.

The total economic activity related to same-sex marriage would give the state an extra $5.3 million per year in tax revenue, according to the study.

"This study demonstrates that equal marriage rights for same-sex couples are not only good for those couples, but they're good for the state budget," said a statement from co-author Lee Badgett, the research director of the Williams Institute.

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2008/04/18/news/politics/10282307.txt

Oh, sure ... now that we can pull the economy out of the crapper by getting married, it's suddenly a good idea. :rofl:

[nichomachus]

1. Good news

but it's going to take more than gay marriage to get me to spend my vacation in Iowa.

[Fearless]

3. I would have to agree on that part.

But I think you'd be surprized the number of GLBTQ people in those states.

[MrModerate]

2. Many years ago, Las Vegas (well, Nevada, actually) . . .

Was the best place to get a quick, no-nonsense divorce. It made 'em millions in despousal tourism. Sounds like a great idea to do the same thing in reverse.

[msongs]

4. but obama is against because his bible says so.....bye bye economic advantage nt

[DarkTirade]

5. I have but one thing to say in response...

DUH. :P

[mitchtv]

6. Think of it, wedding planners,

florists, make up artists, all designing their own, FABULOUS weddings, Queer Eye on a farm state