Gay Marriage Colorado
Same-Sex Marriage Colorado
On November 7, 2006, Colorado defined marriage as a union between one man and one woman in a constitutional amendment. The new section 31 in Article II of the Colorado state constitution clearly states that the only marriages that are legal in the state are those of opposite sex couples. Coloradans also declined the option of allowing domestic partnerships between same sex couples at this same time in Referendum I. Referendum I would have allowed same sex couples to enjoy the same rights and responsibilities that opposite sex married couples have.
Defeat after Success
On March 24 of 2011, the issue was addressed again in Colorado’s Senate. The Senate, in March of last year, passed the bill that would give same sex couples the ability to make medical decisions for each other. They would be able to purchase health insurance for each other and they would be able to share in each other’s retirement accounts. The Governor of Colorado, John Hickenlooper, expressed his support for the measure by stating that he would sign it if given the opportunity. This was not to be because the House defeated the bill on March 31, 2011.
Increasing Support for Same Sex Marriage
Six years after the voters failed to pass the constitutional amendment allowing for the legalization of same sex unions, the Colorado Same-Sex Marriage Amendment was introduced. The sponsor of the amendment, Mark Olmstead, thought it was time to bring this issue up again, but he was unsure whether or not the public was more in favor of the idea of same sex marriages.
In 2006, the constitutional amendment failed 53 percent to 47 percent. In August of 2011, Coloradans responded to a poll 45 percent for and 45 percent against the idea of legalizing same sex marriages. 10 percent of the respondents were unsure of which would be the best answer. In December of 2011, the number increased with 47 percent of the people polled being in favor of legalizing same sex unions and only 43 percent being opposed. 10 percent are still undecided on this matter.
Insufficient Support for the Same-Sex Marriage Amendment
Even though public opinion appears to be shifting toward the acceptance of same sex marriages, it was not enough to help place the latest measure onto the ballot for this year. Lawmakers were hoping that people would be able to vote to recognize same sex marriages on November 6, 2012, but the Colorado Same-Sex Marriage Amendment did not receive enough support to be included on the ballot.
Civil Unions Are Still Possible
Although the latest effort to legalize same sex marriages has failed, the issue is not completely dead. The chance that legislation allowing civil unions for same sex couples still remains a possibility. Civil unions have a proponent in Senator Mark Udall, who would have supported marriage between two men or two women if he had been given the chance to vote for it. The same sex civil union is where Coloradans will concentrate their efforts from this day forward.
Colorado Marriage Laws: What the State Constitution says…
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, a marriage is valid in this state if:(a) It is licensed, solemnized, and registered as provided in this part 1; and (b) It is only between one man and one woman.(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 14-2-112, any marriage contracted within or outside this state that does not satisfy paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of this section shall not be recognized as valid in this state.(3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to repeal or render invalid any otherwise valid common law marriage between one man and one woman. Colorado Statute Sec. 14 2 104
Source: Colorado State Constitution
Justin,
You need to catch on dude. Its well known that those people who make the most protest are people who likely have repressed sexual desires for those of the same sex. You are telling on yourself.
I'm a Christian and I GIVE my full support for same marriage.
God, is a mere figment of your imagination. Have you ever seen him or her? How do you know the bible is the word of God, it could just be some words another bigot like you made up. We need laws to control the masses, hence the bible how else to control the uneducated and violent citizens. Strike the fear of something into the ignorant make them believe with some hocus pocus and voila, no we have heaven and hell. Do you know anyone who has actually been to either and can tell us about them? I didn't think so. Until then leave my civil rights alone.
If you read Leviticus in the Old Testament, Chapter 20 verse 13, you will see that homosexuality is an abomination. The Bible is the word of God. The founding fathers of the United States Constitution, believed in God. The pledge of allegiance states:
"…and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
It is clear this nation was formed under a belief in obedience to our creator, our God! God has told us that homosexuality is an abomination. It is unnatural and not a design of God. There is not one person on earth who was born from Homosexuality or Homosexual parents. Not one! If homosexuality flourished, children would no longer be born on earth and earth will stop being populated. Earth would fall. Homosexuality is wickedness and again, is stated in the Bible as an abomination. Enforcing non-discrimination of homosexuality in effect allows it to occur. Law enforcement then will begin to arrest individuals for violation of this "so-called discrimination of homosexuals" and good honest heterosexual people will begin to lose their freedom. Families will be broken up and children will not be born to homosexuals. Life on Earth would turn to chaos and confusion.
Please outlaw homosexuality and conform to the laws of God. It is God who created all of us and it is HIS will that will bring peace and prosperity. Wickedness never was happiness and never will be. We must learn to obey our creator as the founding fathers desired.