Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Two Colo. Women Insist on Marriage Equality, Are Arrested

Kate Burns and Sheila Schroeder, of Englewood, entered the Denver Clerk and Recorder Office to request a marriage license. When they were turned away, the women refused to leave the office, prompting their arrest.

Before being arrested, Burns said, "As a life-long Unitarian Universalist, I seek to practice my religion by marrying my life partner in the church where I grew up."

The couple’s Unitarin Minister, Rev. Mike Morran, went with them to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

Said Rev. Morran, "I am proud to stand on the side of love in support of Kate andSheila."

Continued the minister, "From a church point of view, marriage is a sacrament and the state should stay out of it. This civil right-the freedom to marry-should apply to all citizens."

Posted by Tom at 9:06 AM

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