ACLU Opposes Writing Intolerance into the U.S. Constitution from Matt Howes, National Internet Organizer, ACLU

In issuing a bold ruling against discrimination yesterday, the Massachusetts State Supreme Court has emboldened those who want to amend the U.S. Constitution to deny the right to marry to same-sex couples in committed relationships.

The Massachusetts ruling recognized that gay and lesbian Americans serve in our military, keep our communities safe as firefighters and police officers, staff our hospitals, build our cities and pay taxes. The Massachusetts court ruled that the state cannot deny to gay couples the same marital legal rights in pensions, health insurance, hospital visitations and inheritance that other committed couples enjoy.

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