Mass. supporters of same-sex marriage decry California decision

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More than 200 angry demonstrators gathered at Copley Square Plaza yesterday to protest the decision handed down by the California Supreme Court to uphold Proposition 8, a ballot initiative that repealed legalized same-sex marriage in the state.

The protest was organized by a local chapter of Join the Impact, a recently formed group of gay and transgender rights activists.

Paul Sousa, a member who helped organize the rally, said the gathering was planned in advance as either a celebration or a condemnation of the California decision to coincide with similar rallies around the country.

Yesterday's demonstration featured an 8-foot tall black cardboard coffin looming over the proceedings as a symbol of the "death" of marriage rights in California.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/05/27/mass_supporters_of_same_sex_marriage_decry_calif_decision/


Lisa Marshall spoke to the crowd gathered in Copley Square for a rally following the California Supreme Court decision.

[Wednesdays]

1. K&R

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[rhett o rick]

2. Catholics and Mormons that don't agree with their church's involvement must make a stand. nm

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3. I was going to do my vacation this summer here in CA.

But maybe some of my $$ needs to go to Mass this summer. I've never been there and it sounds more appealing every day.

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4. Oh! Come visit!

We can show you around Boston, and I can take you out into the countryside! Seriously! :bounce:

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5. Oh thank you!

I will definitely look into it then! You're a sweetie! :bounce: I would love to meet you and sniffa too. :)

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6. He's the city boy, I'm the country girl

The perfect MAsshole team. :D

And, we're foodies too. :)

We'd love to meet you as well! :bounce:

[Forkboy]

7. We have our share of problems, but overall it's a pretty great place to live.

We have to be down to less than 50 Repubs by now. :)