The US Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is a legal right across the United States.
In a historic 5-4 decision, Justice Anthony Kennedy writing for the majority ruled that marriage is a constitutional right for all.
"No union is more profound than marriage,'' he wrote, backed by the court's four more liberal justices.
It is unclear how soon marriage licences will be issued in states where gay unions were previously prohibited.
Before the ruling on Thursday, gay couples could marry in 37 states in addition to Washington DC.
Loud cheers erupted outside the court after the ruling was announced, said the BBC's Paul Blake at the Supreme Court.
Scores of people had camped out for hours awaiting the news.
One of the demonstrators, Jordan Monaghan, called his mother from his mobile phone amid the celebrations.
"Hey mom, I'm at the Supreme Court. Your son can have a husband now," Mr Monaghan said.
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So, Rev & Davedodo, when you tying the knot? 

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Well done, SCROTUS!
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Got me a snakebite (half Kronenbourg - half Guinness) in a wine glass to celebrate. (Nothing to do with running out of big straight glasses) ![[icon_drunk.gif] :drunk:](./images/smilies/icon_drunk.gif)
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I like gay marriage... allowing marriage without classification by gender make legalistic sense
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A gay marriage is much better than a miserable one.
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Yeh, I don't think this is a moral judgement. They just realised what would happen over time is inevitable. Their judgement would end up looking stupid, if they went the other way.Svartalf wrote:I like gay marriage... allowing marriage without classification by gender make legalistic sense
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B-b-b-b-but what about the children...? The children?
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If I wasn't married already Gay marriage would appeal, knowing what women are like. Imagine a relationship with no dire mood swings at the end of every month? Heaven or what? 

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Yeah, just imagine. You could instead settle for mood swings by the day, hour, or even the minute, instead. Heaven or what?Scumple wrote:If I wasn't married already Gay marriage would appeal, knowing what women are like. Imagine a relationship with no dire mood swings at the end of every month? Heaven or what?

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Hi DD, hope you're well.Doubtdispelled wrote:Yeah, just imagine. You could instead settle for mood swings by the day, hour, or even the minute, instead. Heaven or what?Scumple wrote:If I wasn't married already Gay marriage would appeal, knowing what women are like. Imagine a relationship with no dire mood swings at the end of every month? Heaven or what?
I think he was just joking. There are many man jokes too... and given the choice to be offended or find amusement, I always go for the latter option. It's better for my blood pressure.
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