It's about time. I'm glad that some states are recognizing the inequality of human rights. I'm glad that some states are recogning the need for gay-marriage. Duh? Marriage and its benefits for all citizens.

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Dear all,I suggest that we (journalists, gay activists, reporters, readers etc...) try to be careful with the way we write articles regarding or talk about civil rights update. Very often, it has been written and said that same sex couples have the same civil rights than heterosexual couples in connecticut, iowa, massachussets and once upon a time in California. This is not true. Even in these states, same sex couples are still not granted over 1100 civil rights provided by the federal state. (civil rights such as immigration rights to sponsor your foreign partner for permanent residency, federal tax laws for married couples etc....) I wish we would be more careful and be more precised to offer readers a clearer picture of where the LGBT stands. With more and more readers trying to understand why the LGBT community is trying so hard to get the same civil rights than other american citizens, let's try to be clear and let them understand that even if we can marry in certain states, we still don't have any federal civil rights that comes when you are legally married to your partner. As a matter of fact, same sex couples are granted with no federal civil rights at all if they get married. .

Its a step in the right direction at least! But I agreee there are many more rights for gays that need to be enforced.