Comments on: Iowa Supreme Court to issue gay marriage ruling

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:12:52 +0000

I live in Iowa but on the Iowa/Wisconsin border and I’m hopeful but am trying to not get too excited. I am sitting here waiting for the ruling before I head to work.

By: Robb

Robb — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:42:19 +0000

As a life long Iowan, I am not going to sit here and act like everyone in the state are for or against gay marriage. I do believe that there is more support for equal marriage then against in the state. I think we have a better chance then most of gay marriage passing because we won’t think it will be an easy win like they did in California. I, like Adam, am nervous at the possible results announced today. I really hope the Iowa SC make the legal and best decision.

By: Randy

Randy — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:17:11 +0000

What’s wrong with a little less procreation? Have you noticed how many people are on this planet lately? A slight population drop would go a long way to easing food and pollution problems.

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:30:18 +0000

How many of you are from Iowa? I am. I’m extremely nervous, even though I’m totally single. And, also, Iowa was the first state outside of New England to grant African-Americans the right to vote. We’re not ignoramuses.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:35:56 +0000

I think this can happen in Iowa. I believe it. I have hope.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:45:20 +0000

“Kuhle also said that state support of same-sex marriage would damage traditional marriage, arguing that it would indicate to future generations that marriage is no longer about procreation.”

Same-sex marriage has no effect on traditional marriage or procreation – except that married same-sex couples have more protections, so they’re in a better position to adopt the children of hetero couples that procreate too much.

I’m from the midwest, and the people there have a sense of fairness. I remember going door to door as a teenager, raising money for a gay and lesbian group. I was amazed at how friendly people were, and how willing to contribute! And that was several years ago.

I sure hope this passes, and I think the people of Iowa will be fine with it. And that, in itself, will send a positive message to the rest of the country.

By: shawn

shawn — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:14:32 +0000

Iowa’s a definite wild card! I’m not building up any hopes just yet for IA. I’ve been through Iowa and know that they do have some pretty rednecky towns there. It will be a FREAKIN’ major victory for our side if they can pull it off. I eagerly await tomorrow’s decision. Do the right thang Iowa. Don’t define yourself by your geographic location. Peace out.

By: Brain

Brain — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:06:35 +0000

I am a proud Bostonian, existing in California for the last 20 years. I am hopeful for all of the couples in Iowa. The educational level is probably higher in IA than CA which bodes well for same sex marriage there. Most of California is like the south, educationally and culturally backwards. I live in OC and it is full of redknecks and immigrants that line up when someone sees mother mary in the urine stain in the ally. Pathetic place, I miss the northeast.

By: Mark Williams

Mark Williams — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:52:14 +0000

My partner and I are planning on going back to Iowa to get married if it is allowed. We are both from there and our families, still there, support us in our partnership. In fact both my Dad and step-mother, in their late 70’s and republicans, would love to see this happen and have started making plans. And to think here in Washington state we are still fighting over expanding our Domestic Partnerships.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:37:47 +0000

Iowa may be a rural state, but many people living in it are well-educated, logical, and good-natured people. Iowans are ready for this and they are smart enough to accept this if this happens.