Mayor Jerry Sanders issued a statement praising the federal appeals court ruling that found California's ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional. He said the decision was a major step towards creating a society where everyone has the right to marry, and that marriage promotes responsibility, security for children, and living up to the country's founding values of freedom, which are important for a strong society. The mayor expressed looking forward to a day when all Americans can freely marry who they love.
Mayor Jerry Sanders issued a statement praising the federal appeals court ruling that found California's ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional. He said the decision was a major step towards creating a society where everyone has the right to marry, and that marriage promotes responsibility, security for children, and living up to the country's founding values of freedom, which are important for a strong society. The mayor expressed looking forward to a day when all Americans can freely marry who they love.
Mayor Jerry Sanders issued a statement praising the federal appeals court ruling that found California's ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional. He said the decision was a major step towards creating a society where everyone has the right to marry, and that marriage promotes responsibility, security for children, and living up to the country's founding values of freedom, which are important for a strong society. The mayor expressed looking forward to a day when all Americans can freely marry who they love.
SANDERS ISSUES STATEMENT ON PROP 8 RULING Mayor Jerry Sanders issued the following statement in response to todays federal appeals court ruling that found Californias ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional: Todays decision is yet another huge step towards creating a society where everyone is afforded the right to marry. Marriage encourages people to take responsibility for each other, provides greater security for children, and helps our country live up to the promises set forth in our founding documents. These are important values for a strong society, and we should encourage them. I am looking forward to the day when all Americans can enjoy the freedom to marry the person they love. ###