Question of the day
Thursday, Nov 21, 2013 - Posted by Rich Miller
* It’s now the law of the land…
* Gay marriage bill signed: ‘A triumph of democracy,’ Quinn says: Perhaps the biggest legislative advocate for the law, state Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, the bill’s House sponsor, was the last to speak before Quinn. “When our constitution was written, those who wrote it understood that liberty and equality were not destinations, but they’re journeys,” Harris said.
* Quinn signs gay marriage bill into law - Illinois now poised to become the 16th state to allow same-sex marriages: “It takes both parties to make something happen, and when we work together, look what we can do,” said Republican Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. “I am available to be a flower girl, and I’ll even waive the fee.”
* Illinois governor signs same-sex marriage into law: “We understand in our state that part of our unfinished business is to help other states in the United States of America achieve marriage equality,” Quinn said before he signed the bill on a desk once used by President Abraham Lincoln. He said part of that mission was to ensure that “love is not relegated to a second class status to any citizen in our country.”
* Sneed: Gov. Pat Quinn sees same-sex marriage bill as ‘road to social justice’: “Nobody should be relegated to second-class status when it comes to love,” Quinn said.
* The Question: What one word describes your reaction to this new law? Keep your response to one word, please. Thanks.
- Aldyth - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 11:58 am:
Finally.
- Ghost of Chiboogie - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 11:59 am:
Overdue
- Northsider - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:00 pm:
Good.
- Nearly Normal - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:00 pm:
Amazed
- cermak_rd - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:01 pm:
relief
- wordslinger - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:01 pm:
Justice
- Wacha Wacha - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:02 pm:
Proud
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:03 pm:
inclusive
- Wensicia - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:03 pm:
Redemption
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:04 pm:
historic
- Pot calling kettle - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:05 pm:
Finally!
- Siriusly - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:06 pm:
Proud
- The Lowly LA - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:07 pm:
Next.
- Quiet Sage - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:08 pm:
revolutionary
- democrat Grrrl - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:10 pm:
Fabulous.
- david starrett - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:11 pm:
Done.
- Ken_ in_Aurora - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:11 pm:
Elated!
- OneMan - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:11 pm:
Cool
- Joe M - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:17 pm:
Equality
- Jorge - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:30 pm:
Thankful
- PolPal56 - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:31 pm:
Joy!
- Chavez-respecting Obamist - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:35 pm:
Wee!
- ChicagoR - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:37 pm:
Equal.
- RNUG - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:42 pm:
relief
- LincolnLounger - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:46 pm:
Fairness.
- Anonymous - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:49 pm:
Ambivalent
- Decatur gal - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:57 pm:
Happy!!!!
- A guy... - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:03 pm:
Unsure
- A guy... - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:03 pm:
Hopeful
- Springfield Wesite - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:05 pm:
Included
- Public Opinion - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:10 pm:
Delighted
- phocion - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:14 pm:
Astonished.
- The Historian - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:20 pm:
Sensational!
- Lefty Lefty - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:22 pm:
Cromulent
- In_The_Middle - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:26 pm:
Fabatabalistic
- E Man - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:30 pm:
Progress
- downstate commissioner - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:32 pm:
uncaring (yawn)
- the unknown poster - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:32 pm:
inevitable
- JB13 - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:37 pm:
Wondering
- West Side the Best Side - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:38 pm:
Exorcised
- dupage dan - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:39 pm:
miselated
- 47th Ward - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:50 pm:
Gay
- Earnest - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:52 pm:
Awed
- georgeatt - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:00 pm:
Amelioration
- anon - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:08 pm:
Appalled
- Chicago Cynic - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:12 pm:
Elated.
- Downstater - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:13 pm:
Concerned.
- Do I have to have a nickname - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:14 pm:
Flower-Girl
- Raymond - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:20 pm:
Dillard
- Ron Burgundy - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:28 pm:
Fabulous.
- Just Me - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 3:08 pm:
Comforted
- Ghost - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 3:11 pm:
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
- walkinfool - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 3:23 pm:
speechless with joy
- MrJM - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 3:51 pm:
Antici…
pated.
–MrJM
- Joan P. - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 4:00 pm:
~smile~
- Henry Clay - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 4:21 pm:
Uncertain.
- Springfield Wesite - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 4:45 pm:
Recognized
- eyeswideshut - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 4:54 pm:
Discomposed.
- Just The Way It Is One - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 5:39 pm:
Hmmm…John 11:25-26
- Sunshine - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 5:56 pm:
Represent!!
- Anonymous - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 6:09 pm:
What is a synonym for happy?
Gay
- Tankr - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 6:25 pm:
QUINNIFIED
- Commonsense in Illinois - Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 7:49 pm:
Moving-on
- Toure's Latte - Friday, Nov 22, 13 @ 10:17 am:
Inconsequential.