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Reactions on Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality

after the supreme court’s ruling. abc-7’s evan folan is live tonight in our studio with that side of the story. evan? today was a very happy day for some individuals and for others it was not. i went to the county courthouse today, where dozens of men and women gathered with rainbow flags to hear officials and advocates speak on behalf of the nationwide marriage equality… “its really exciting, excitement,knowing that now we are equal as everyone else. instead of saying us we can say we now we are one as a community and it is just really exciting. i cant wait to find my life long partner and actaully make a difference and get married.” the county clerk has waived the 3-day waiting period and has began issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples immediately. although this is wonderful day for some … the diocese of el paso thinks otherwise. bishop mark sites said that marriage was protected for thousands of years — seen as a life-giving relationship and the foundation of a healthy society: “the fact that some married couples do not live up to their high calling should not lead the government to redefine this unique and fundamental institution.” bishop seitz stressed there is no justification for prejudice or discrimination towards anyone for any reason. sites said that their mebers should love and support those who live with same-sex attractions and will call them to live holy and chaste lives. the court’s ruling is raising questions

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