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* 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.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 11:55 am

Comments

Finally.

Comment by Aldyth Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 11:58 am
Overdue

Comment by Ghost of Chiboogie Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 11:59 am
Good.

Comment by Northsider Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:00 pm
Amazed

Comment by Nearly Normal Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:00 pm
relief

Comment by cermak_rd Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:01 pm
Justice

Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:01 pm
Proud

Comment by Wacha Wacha Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:02 pm
inclusive

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:03 pm
Redemption

Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:03 pm
historic

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:04 pm
Finally!

Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:05 pm
Proud

Comment by Siriusly Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:06 pm
Next.

Comment by The Lowly LA Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:07 pm
revolutionary

Comment by Quiet Sage Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:08 pm
Fabulous.

Comment by democrat Grrrl Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:10 pm
Done.

Comment by david starrett Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:11 pm
Elated!

Comment by Ken_ in_Aurora Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:11 pm
Cool

Comment by OneMan Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:11 pm
Equality

Comment by Joe M Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:17 pm
Thankful

Comment by Jorge Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:30 pm
Joy!

Comment by PolPal56 Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:31 pm
Wee!

Comment by Chavez-respecting Obamist Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:35 pm
Equal.

Comment by ChicagoR Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:37 pm
relief

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:42 pm
Fairness.

Comment by LincolnLounger Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:46 pm
Ambivalent

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:49 pm
Happy!!!!

Comment by Decatur gal Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 12:57 pm
Unsure

Comment by A guy... Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:03 pm
Hopeful

Comment by A guy... Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:03 pm
Included

Comment by Springfield Wesite Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:05 pm
Delighted

Comment by Public Opinion Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:10 pm
Astonished.

Comment by phocion Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:14 pm
Sensational!

Comment by The Historian Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:20 pm
Cromulent

Comment by Lefty Lefty Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:22 pm
Fabatabalistic

Comment by In_The_Middle Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:26 pm
Progress

Comment by E Man Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:30 pm
uncaring (yawn)

Comment by downstate commissioner Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:32 pm
inevitable

Comment by the unknown poster Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:32 pm
Wondering

Comment by JB13 Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:37 pm
Exorcised

Comment by West Side the Best Side Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:38 pm
miselated

Comment by dupage dan Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:39 pm
Gay

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:50 pm
Awed

Comment by Earnest Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 1:52 pm
Amelioration

Comment by georgeatt Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:00 pm
Appalled

Comment by anon Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:08 pm
Elated.

Comment by Chicago Cynic Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:12 pm
Concerned.

Comment by Downstater Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:13 pm
Flower-Girl

Comment by Do I have to have a nickname Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:14 pm
Dillard

Comment by Raymond Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:20 pm
Fabulous.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 2:28 pm
Comforted

Comment by Just Me Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 3:08 pm
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Comment by Ghost Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 3:11 pm
speechless with joy

Comment by walkinfool Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 3:23 pm
Antici…

pated.

–MrJM

Comment by MrJM Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 3:51 pm
~smile~

Comment by Joan P. Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 4:00 pm
Uncertain.

Comment by Henry Clay Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 4:21 pm
Recognized

Comment by Springfield Wesite Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 4:45 pm
Discomposed.

Comment by eyeswideshut Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 4:54 pm
Hmmm…John 11:25-26

Comment by Just The Way It Is One Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 5:39 pm
Represent!!

Comment by Sunshine Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 5:56 pm
What is a synonym for happy?

Gay

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 6:09 pm
QUINNIFIED

Comment by Tankr Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 6:25 pm
Moving-on

Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Thursday, Nov 21, 13 @ 7:49 pm
Inconsequential.

Comment by Toure's Latte Friday, Nov 22, 13 @ 10:17 am