Gay couples apply for marriage licenses as opponents file petitions at Black Hawk County Courthouse

by ANELIA K. DIMITROVA

Two couples waited for Black Hawk County recorder Judy McCarthy to open her office at 8 a.m. Monday to apply for marriage licenses.
Two opponents waited just as patiently to register their discontent with the Iowa Supreme Court ruling allowing gays to marry.

McCarthy said she expected the day to be "business as usual." She said she told her staff to set their personal views aside and treat all applicants with respect.

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[anjela1981]

This to me is a non-issue. If you don't agree with marriage equality, don't marry someone of the same sex! As a school teacher, I don't ever recall reading/citing the words..."with liberty and justice for ALL" and seeing the word, "except". Separate but equal does not, has not and should not work. We can not "eenie meenie miney moe" through our neighborhoods and point to who is allowed marriage or not. As a christian and American, I am for equality, love, and acceptance for all human life:)

[zenobia411]

Great primary document of a historic day. Marriage equality is long overdue. Congratulations Iowa!

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[neenerpuss]

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[Sakurapedaler]

I love Iowa!

[Sakurapedaler]

I love Iowa!

[SeanBalent]

First off The GLBT community would have to be recognized as a minority in the eyes of the federal law . As to Same sex marriages though I feel they should have the right to some degree( i.e. Civil Unions) . interracial relationships, which to date still is apposed by numerous groups and political members so when society can accept interracial relationships and a Black president running the country then we will be on the road as a whole being able to find acceptance of Same-sex marriages.

[cpmkw]

Great job harassing civil servants doing their jobs, mullet-head. That really took a lot of courage.

Maybe if you people had lives of your OWN, you'd find you had neither the time, nor the inclination to butt into other people's personal relationships, to try to make sure they are legally marginalized. Pathetic.