Oh yeah?  Well, we don’t care what you think!

When the governor of Utah announced that he wouldn’t allow his state to recognize those marriages that were performed after a federal judge ruled them legal (but before they were placed on hold pending an appeal), those of us who are in favor of basic human rights sighed.  How can people be so mean?  How does it hurt Utah in the slightest for some of its citizens to proclaim their love?  I never have understood the mean-spirited nature of those against gay marriage.

So it was a great pleasure to see today that United States Attorney General Eric Holder announced that all of those marriages would be recognized by the Federal government.  “I am confirming today that, for purposes of federal law, these marriages will be recognized as lawful and considered eligible for all relevant federal benefits on the same terms as other same-sex marriages,” Holder said. “These families should not be asked to endure uncertainty regarding their status as the litigation unfolds.”

Ha!  Take that!

It’s not a complete win, but it shows who is on the side of justice.