Florida Governor Crist’s wedding draws gay-rights protesters
“Our goal is to have marriage for all Floridians. There’s not a pleasant way of bringing out injustice and there’s no version of protesting injustice without hurting somebody’s feelings.”
Lorna Bracewell, director of the group Impact Florida which brought 250 protesters to the church where Governor Charlie Crist was married for the second time. Some reportedly wore decals that read, “Congratulations Governor Crist. When can I get married?” Crist has actively spoken out against same-sex marriages and in support of Amendment 2 this past election season. That bill was passed and a constitution ban on same-sex marriages has been put in place in that state. (AFP)
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