Chris H.

HARTFORD — Less than two years after Connecticut became the second state to allow same-sex civil unions, Democratic state Sen. Andrew McDonald, D-27 and Democratic state Rep. Michael Lawlor, D-99 announced a bill on Wednesday that would allow gay marriage in Connecticut. The bill will be introduced in the next two weeks, Lawlor said. Massachusetts is currently the only state that allows gay marriage, and that law was pressured into existence through the courts. A court order also forced Vermont into being the first state to allow same-sex civil unions. Connecticut was the first to pass the civil-union law without court mandate.

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samantha

I think it's about time gay people are getting the same rights to marriage as everyone else.

msfunlady

I think it's about time the goverment gets out of marriage. You can't choose to be gay or straight; or decide who you love. Congrats to everyone who has been waiting on this to happen. I am 100% with you!!

kaelcarp

I kind of think the state needs to get out of marriage altogether. Let the state offer "civil unions" to everyone. People can decide for themselves whether that equates to being married or have a religious ceremony if they wish to make it official within their religion as well.

draconis

Considering that you can have a civil wedding without a church involved I think it should be considered. WHat would the harm be?

As the constitution was set up to protect the minority, we as a country have to decide if it is in our best interest. Some people get married and never have children, so marriage is for children isn't an arguement. Since you can do it in a civil venue it isn't a religious one either. If it is about love between two consenting adults then doesn't gay marriage fit?

I am still on the fence on this but something to consider.

draconis

kajira

A dear couple friend has been together for 31 years. When one of theses ladies was in ICU, her partner was not allowed to see her because she was not considered immediate family, hopefully, as a society so we can learn to love and be loved by all.

draconis

I think one of two reasons I think about civil unions/gay marriage is what you have above. The other is after they die often the partner is stripped of everything by family.

draconis