Many gay couples not taking chances, marrying before Prop. 8 showdown

Gay News Blog  Sep 07 08

SANTA CRUZ -- Longtime Santa Cruz resident Larry Friedman married in June, first and foremost to cement his 16-year relationship, but also out of concern that he might lose the opportunity.

The state's most talked-about ballot measure this year, Proposition 8, proposes a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage that threatens the ceremony opened to Friedman and other gays and lesbians across the state just three months ago.

"Being aware that this initiative is on the ballot made me feel like it's important to do this now," said Friedman, 61. Full story...

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