Comments on: How gays & lesbians can sway rest of country on gay marriage: Wed with our wallets! http://queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/ We're here, We're queer, and We're not going Shopping without Coupons Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:23:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Queercents » Blog Archive » California counting on money from gay marriage http://queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/comment-page-1/#comment-136832 Queercents » Blog Archive » California counting on money from gay marriage Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:15:01 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/#comment-136832 [...] and I have talked about getting married many times. As I mentioned before, we were going to wait until after the November vote (please Vow [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-136832">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] and I have talked about getting married many times. As I mentioned before, we were going to wait until after the November vote (please Vow [...]

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]]> By: Queercents » Blog Archive » Financial Infidelity by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil http://queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/comment-page-1/#comment-135120 Queercents » Blog Archive » Financial Infidelity by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:37:20 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/#comment-135120 [...] and lesbians in her sections on prenups and cohabitation agreements – a must for those of us that still can’t get married and are shacking [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-135120">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] and lesbians in her sections on prenups and cohabitation agreements – a must for those of us that still can’t get married and are shacking [...]

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]]> By: Bring It On! » Blog Archive » Same Sex Marriage - ‘Let No Man Put Asunder’ http://queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/comment-page-1/#comment-130151 Bring It On! » Blog Archive » Same Sex Marriage - ‘Let No Man Put Asunder’ Fri, 23 May 2008 21:58:34 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/#comment-130151 [...] How gays & lesbians can sway rest of country on gay marriage: Wed with our wallets! [via Zemanta] [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-130151">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] How gays & lesbians can sway rest of country on gay marriage: Wed with our wallets! [via Zemanta] [...]

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]]> By: S http://queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/comment-page-1/#comment-128731 S Tue, 20 May 2008 10:42:17 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/#comment-128731 I really hope there is some industry or group in California that will be accurately tracking just how much the state does bring in, in terms of revenue from gay marriages. I've never seen a reliable number for Massachusetts. (Has anyone?) It would be so helpful come November for Californians to be able to say, "Look! Not only did the sky not fall in, but the state economy has already gained this much in revenue." And Nina, congratulations to you and Jeanine on deciding to go for it!!<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-128731">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I really hope there is some industry or group in California that will be accurately tracking just how much the state does bring in, in terms of revenue from gay marriages. I’ve never seen a reliable number for Massachusetts. (Has anyone?) It would be so helpful come November for Californians to be able to say, “Look! Not only did the sky not fall in, but the state economy has already gained this much in revenue.”

And Nina, congratulations to you and Jeanine on deciding to go for it!!

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]]> By: tina http://queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/comment-page-1/#comment-128526 tina Mon, 19 May 2008 22:52:55 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/#comment-128526 We looked into marrying in Spain, but the regulations on residency were too strict. Best to get married in the States or Canada, I think, and honeymoon in a gay-friendly place. Tip: the Caribbean is about the most UN-friendly atmosphere for gays, both in attitude and legislation. (On most islands, hate crimes like the murder of gay men is rarely prosecuted and often encouraged by governments.) After living there for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer, I would highly recommend not going anywhere in the Caribbean with your partner if you plan to be "out."<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-128526">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> We looked into marrying in Spain, but the regulations on residency were too strict. Best to get married in the States or Canada, I think, and honeymoon in a gay-friendly place. Tip: the Caribbean is about the most UN-friendly atmosphere for gays, both in attitude and legislation. (On most islands, hate crimes like the murder of gay men is rarely prosecuted and often encouraged by governments.) After living there for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer, I would highly recommend not going anywhere in the Caribbean with your partner if you plan to be “out.”

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]]> By: Perry Hoffman http://queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/comment-page-1/#comment-128448 Perry Hoffman Mon, 19 May 2008 15:50:24 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/#comment-128448 I just designed what I believe to be the first gay postage stamp. If you're interested in reading about it, I'm trying to get the word out there. We have the right to have a stamp! Thanks for hearing my banter.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-128448">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I just designed what I believe to be the first gay postage stamp. If you’re interested in reading about it, I’m trying to get the word out there. We have the right to have a stamp! Thanks for hearing my banter.

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]]> By: KellyB http://queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/comment-page-1/#comment-128436 KellyB Mon, 19 May 2008 14:33:43 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/#comment-128436 PS - oh yeah, and about the money part - we spent a week in PTown, ate out, went to shows, had 11 other guests at our reception that stayed about 3 days...we paid locally for flowers, photographer, videographer, cake, church, minister, singer/instrumentalist, reception dinner, hair/make-up, spa treatments, etc., to the tune of at least $5000 I'd say. Plus another $2000 in our home state for gowns, rings, invitations and booklet printing, etc. There's definitely money to be made in the wedding industry for gays and lesbians!<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-128436">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> PS – oh yeah, and about the money part – we spent a week in PTown, ate out, went to shows, had 11 other guests at our reception that stayed about 3 days…we paid locally for flowers, photographer, videographer, cake, church, minister, singer/instrumentalist, reception dinner, hair/make-up, spa treatments, etc., to the tune of at least $5000 I’d say. Plus another $2000 in our home state for gowns, rings, invitations and booklet printing, etc. There’s definitely money to be made in the wedding industry for gays and lesbians!

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]]> By: KellyB http://queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/comment-page-1/#comment-128435 KellyB Mon, 19 May 2008 14:27:15 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/05/19/how-gays-and-lesbians-can-sway-rest-of-the-country-on-gay-marriage-wed-with-our-wallets/#comment-128435 My partner and I got married in Provincetown, MA on 8/5/04, and I would HIGHLY recommend it. We did a full ceremony at the UU church, complete with wedding gowns, flowers, photographers, etc. Because PTown is so gay friendly, when we emerged from the church to take some pictures afterwards, people on the street cheered us and shouted Congratulations and Mazel Tov (we got a log of Mazel Tovs - we're not Jewish, but I guess a lot of them were!!) It was such a complete joy to feel in that moment that the world was on our side and was happy for us. And totally amazing to hold hands and kiss in public, and not be afraid or worried, but to actually be supported! One of the most wonderful days of my life, I'll never forget it.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-128435">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> My partner and I got married in Provincetown, MA on 8/5/04, and I would HIGHLY recommend it. We did a full ceremony at the UU church, complete with wedding gowns, flowers, photographers, etc. Because PTown is so gay friendly, when we emerged from the church to take some pictures afterwards, people on the street cheered us and shouted Congratulations and Mazel Tov (we got a log of Mazel Tovs – we’re not Jewish, but I guess a lot of them were!!) It was such a complete joy to feel in that moment that the world was on our side and was happy for us. And totally amazing to hold hands and kiss in public, and not be afraid or worried, but to actually be supported! One of the most wonderful days of my life, I’ll never forget it.

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