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Old 05-14-2014, 08:00 AM
 
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Congrats to Arkansas. I know it was a judge ruling through out the law, but the state is still one step closer to getting rid of bigotry.

 
Old 05-14-2014, 08:29 AM
 
Location: Eureka Springs
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Anyone need a good laugh?

Web Extra: Same Sex Marriage Opponent Speaks Out - Local News, Weather, Sports, and Community for Central Arkansas
 
Old 05-14-2014, 09:12 AM
 
Location: Somewhere flat in Mississippi
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I wonder how Eureka Springs became the San Francisco of Arkansas. It seems to be the center of the same-sex pseudomarriage fad.

What is marriage without a musical serenade?


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Old 05-14-2014, 09:56 AM
 
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas via ATX
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Lots of same sex marriages have taken place in Fayetteville over the past few days. Over 400 licenses have been granted statewide. News stories like this one are bound to help sway public opinion.

Ruling Opens Doors for Couples To Add Both Names To Birth Certificate - NWAhomepage.com

I've seen polls recently that showed a majority of Arkansans support civil unions at least. Arkansas is as Libertarian as it is conservative, IMO.
 
Old 05-14-2014, 10:22 AM
 
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas via ATX
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It is interesting to see this happening locally. Gay couples are on the news nonstop, and we are finally hearing their side of the issue. This couple was together for 42 years before being able to marry. What purpose does it serve to deny them this?

Dick Titus And Zeek Taylor, Gay Arkansas Couple, On Waiting 42 Years To Get Married

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Old 05-14-2014, 10:29 AM
 
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas via ATX
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Having lived in Fayetteville for over 7 years now, I can honestly say it is as gay-friendly as any place I've been not named New York or the California Bay Area. Its really not a big deal here for most people. The town has three gay bars, right down with all of the college bars, and I've never heard of any issues of anti-gay violence or anything. There is a large gay pride celebration here every year.

There are several openly gay elected officials here, and the mayor is an outspoken proponent of gay rights.

Eureka Springs and Fayetteville are probably the most gay-friendly places in Arkansas. Little Rock just got their own gay pride parade within the past couple of years, while Fayetteville has had one for maybe 20 years.
 
Old 05-14-2014, 11:31 AM
 
Location: Harrison, Arkansas
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The belief that God will punish those who corporately condone homosexuality is common in Arkansas, and all of the South / "Bible Belt." A large number of Arkansawyers would not laugh at the sentiments expressed by the gentleman in the video.

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Old 05-14-2014, 12:01 PM
 
Location: NW AR
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I watched that video earlier and am rather lost for words. I had no idea our crops were going to go bad as result of this. I know my daughter was homegrown right here in Arkansas and has been here for over 20 years, so I checked...

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Old 05-14-2014, 01:12 PM
 
Location: Fayetteville
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Originally Posted by Rock Climber View Post
Having lived in Fayetteville for over 7 years now, I can honestly say it is as gay-friendly as any place I've been not named New York or the California Bay Area. Its really not a big deal here for most people. The town has three gay bars, right down with all of the college bars, and I've never heard of any issues of anti-gay violence or anything. There is a large gay pride celebration here every year.

There are several openly gay elected officials here, and the mayor is an outspoken proponent of gay rights.

Eureka Springs and Fayetteville are probably the most gay-friendly places in Arkansas. Little Rock just got their own gay pride parade within the past couple of years, while Fayetteville has had one for maybe 20 years.
Conway has had a gay pride parade for 11 years. I'm supposed to meet my friend there when we get a chance to check out the town.
 
Old 05-14-2014, 01:44 PM
 
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I for one am so proud of our state for this! I thought we might be one of the last states to pass marriage equality. Congrats to all the couples. My feeling are if you are against same sex marriage-don't marry someone of the same sex. If one of my children are gay I want them to be able to have a legally recongnized bond with the person they love just like a heterosexual couple.
My thoughts exactly.
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