The Durham City Council has agreed to take under consideration a resolution supporting gay marriage.
Resident Joshua Weaver presented the resolution this afternoon at the council's work session, identifying himself as a gay man and saying homosexuals "are not recognized as equal citizens in this city."
The resolution states support for "same-sex couples to share fully and equally in the rights, responsibilities and commitments of civil marriage" as heterosexuals. It would, though, have no effect on state law.
City attorney Patrick Baker said he would review the resolution and present the council a recommendation April 9.
"'From time to time we resolve to have the legislature change the laws. ... so that's what this would be," Baker said.
Weaver said the resolution has already been endorsed by the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Comments
how do you recognize a gay?
Thu, 03/19/2009 - 16:54 — robdarichhow do you recognize a gay? (handshake?)
I can't tell, haven't tried. Is "Acting" gay protected, or does one have to be certified? Can anyone jump up and shout "Gay!" when they've all the numbers? (maybe I'm thinking of "Bingo".)
I'd just hate to find out I was acting in a way that invited discrimination, but had to fill out a form first. Is there a pre-registration? special plates?
Will gay illegal immigrants recieve double-dollars?
It could be called a "Gay - shmay" issue, 'cause that's about how much I care if someone's gay or not. If that makes me a bad person, just figure I'm calling myself names.
I understand that it's a big deal for some people, I just don't get it - cognitively.