Archive for Friday, May 16, 2008
L.A. mayor praises same-sex ruling
‘This is about people and the right for people to love who they want,’ Villaraigosa says.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa hailed the California Supreme Court decision today, saying he would officiate over as many same-sex weddings as possible.
The mayor stood by leaders of the gay and lesbian community Thursday, calling the high-court’s decision a victory for California.
“It’s been a long journey to reach this historic day,” he said in the courtyard of L.A.’s Gay and Lesbian Community Center. “This is about people and the right for people to love who they want.”
He pledged his full support in campaigning against an attempt to amend the state constitution.
“I will stand with you,” he said. “I will do everything in my power to keep this decision the law of the land.”
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