The drama that unfolded for Oklahoma Gazette readers over the past week across the state also unfolded in real-time across OKG social media platforms. A record number of readers sounded off, largely in support of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the circuit court's ruling that the 2004 law that made same-sex unions illegal was unconstitutional.
READ MORE: As the news unfolded: • NEWS: Marriage equality was a long road of victories. • NEWS: Challenges expected as new marriage law becomes reality. • NEWS: Same-sex marriage now legal in Oklahoma. • BREAKING: Same-sex marriage nears reality in Oklahoma following Supreme Court move.
DEVELOPING: Okla. County courthouses now issuing marriage licenses following SCOTUS decision to uphold circuit court ruling on gay marriage.
— Oklahoma Gazette (@okgazette) October 6, 2014
DEVELOPING: More Gov. Fallin comment: "The will of the people has now been overridden by unelected federal justices, accountable to no one." — Oklahoma Gazette (@okgazette) October 6, 2014
Tom Steele: The Civil War determined 150 years ago that human rights outweigh state's rights.
Brad Holt: One of the primary purposes of the Supreme Court is to protect the rights of the minority from the majority's rule. Nothing democratic about that, but it is quintessentially AMERICAN!
Larry Farnsworth: Forget about the states rights!what about the peoples rights?somebody please explain to why it matters if gay people get married? It doesn't effect you.
Mark Mills: "Violation of states' rights" was often evoked by southern states in defense of segregation.
Kit Compton: I didn't hear her (Gov. Fallin) complaining when they ruled in favor of hobby lobby. I guess it's only okay when they agree with her.
Amy Melvin: I'm sorry to report that the desanctification of marriage was done by us straight people decades ago. Back to your castle grayskull, Ginger Skeletor!
DEVELOPING: From exec. director of The Equality Network: "The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted the stay on marriage in Oklahoma."
— Oklahoma Gazette (@okgazette) October 6, 2014
DEVELOPING: TEN says: Marriage is a great step, but it is just a step in the road to full and lived equality, and we will continue to fight. — Oklahoma Gazette (@okgazette) October 6, 2014
Jonathan Keepers: Equal protection under the law. It means what it says.
Theresa Nicoletto: Go ACLU and Ryan Kiesel! Thank you for the work y'all do!!
Ron Bobo: Well alright, can we move on now. Cynthia Campbell Which of my Oklahoma friends will be the first to say "I do?" Nekishea Burkhalter Gods word does not change and will prevail.
Chad Willingham: I get a kick out of people who say "I love you LGBT people but I disapprove of you being married to who love and enjoying same rights as me". You don't love us that much then.
Austin Hunt: God hated fags, but apparently the state of Oklahoma doesn't lmao
DEVELOPING: OK ACLU director on SCOTUS decision: "We can take comfort in knowing that like marriage equality, true equality marches onward."
— Oklahoma Gazette (@okgazette) October 6, 2014
DEVELOPING: National ACLU on SCOTUS decision to not hear appeal on gay marriage ruling: "This is a watershed moment for the entire country." — Oklahoma Gazette (@okgazette) October 6, 2014
Nekishea Burkhalter: This is the beginning of sorrows.
Reply: Johnny Bates: I supposed it COULD be the beginning of sorrows. Divorce can be quite sorrowful. Here's to hoping this yields more joyful marriages than sorrowful divorces.
Reply: Nekishea Burkhalter: And speaking Truth isnt judging. Im not God...just an Ambassador.
DEVELOPING: State Rep. Sally Kern on SCOTUS ruling: "Every child deserves a mother and a father, and only natural marriage provides that." — Oklahoma Gazette (@okgazette) October 6, 2014
Melissa Fuller: Natural marriage? As opposed to...supernatural? In this case, I totally agree... Ghosts should NOT marry. Really, that's just silly.
