"What a stereotype dying looks like." - Kate Kendell

[JackBeck]

A couple receiving their marriage license at midnight in Washington state, on the first day that same-sex couples can marry.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

1. A DU rec and wishing them all the best! eom

[roguevalley]

53. aren't they wonderful? ZZ top is getting married. :D THey look like my great

uncles.

[mucifer]

2. I'm a hospice nurse so my mind went elsewhere when I read the OP.

That said a K and R from me for your post.

[tavalon]

13. Same here

[Myrina]

35. Yeah, it took me a few looks/re-phrases, too.

n/t

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

3. I wish I knew where they're registered!

Awesome!

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

4. kpete posted earlier

North Bend is mentioned in his post: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021939044

[Aerows]

28. I know!

Have a pool to give these wonderful men a new barbecue grill, or something!

[Evasporque]

36. gander mountain....Cabelas....nt

[Eleanors38]

56. Maybe they have a line on hog-hunting out there?

[LittleGirl]

5. Can't stop smiling

That photo just made my day!

Good Luck Guys!

You are Loved!

[MNBrewer]

6. Da bears! :)

Congrats, fellas!

[Gemini Cat]

7. What a great picture. Gives me hope.

I wish them the best.
k and r

[Ilsa]

8. Best wishes to the happy couple! nt

[Kurovski]

9. Does the Pope marry bears in the woods?

The answer is "no", but tough toe nails to Mr. Pope.

Congrats, boys!

[Logical]

10. Cool!

[murielm99]

11. I had my husband look at that, and

tell me what he thought they were doing. He could not guess. When I told him, he smiled.

It gives both of us hope.

[mountain grammy]

51. Showed my husband too.

He also smiled! He used to be fairly homophobic. About 20 years ago, we got new neighbors; 2 gay guys. My husband was not happy. One day, our other neighbor asked my husband to help him help the new guys move some furniture. My husband grudgingly went. A couple of hours later he came home. He'd had a couple of beers, but wasn't drunk, and pronounced to me: "they're just regular guys!" Best damn neighbors we ever had! Hope we get marriage equality in Colorado this year so our friends can finally get married too.

[xxqqqzme]

12. That is just wonderful.

Makes my heart lighter just looking at them.

[msanthrope]

14. Best Wishes and Congratulations to them Both!! nt

[gkhouston]

15. I have friends who have been a couple for 26 years.

I hope they can legally marry before they reach the canes-and-graybeards stage.

[Science Geek]

16. 26 years with my partner here in Ohio..

I'm 50, I've got the gray beard and fear I may need the cane within the next decade.
My partner's 8 years older and has recently been diagnosed with cancer.

It's my dream to marry in Ohio, like both of our parents did, before either one
of us shucks off our mortal coil. I hope it happens. We can't go anywhere else,
all our family is here and there are people who truly depend on us being around.

[LisaLynne]

21. Best of luck to you and your partner.

I am sorry for your partner's diagnosis. I wish you both the best.

[quaker bill]

17. Nice! (and congrats to them) n/t

[Paladin]

18. Bless Them Both. (nt)

[Quantess]

19. Heartwarming!

[RobertEarl]

20. Freedom

Freedom from state oppression. Conservatives should be happy freedom rings a little louder today.

[lunatica]

22. Good riddance to the stereotype

That's a wonderful photograph. My congratulations to them!

[Odin2005]

23. That made me smile!

[libodem]

24. Congratulations

And congratulations.

[Aristus]

25. This straight guy is SO PROUD to live in The Evergreen State!

My heart just about bursts every time I see this pic. I'm so happy for both of them!

[Smarmie Doofus]

26. But an old stereotype is re-born:

CLONES.

A gay self-created stereotype from the 70s.

Man... it's hard to get by w/o stereotypes of one kind or another.

[AlbertCat]

27. But an old stereotype is re-born:

Well, the "gay bear" stereotype is also alive and well.

[Aerows]

30. And I don't see why

anyone should be judging them for it. They obviously love one another, whose business is it.

I love pictures like this of our community that are doing what they want to do, and don't try to mind anyone else's relationships. If two bears want to come together, then I am all for it.

[AlbertCat]

41. I'm not judging anyone.

Being a member of the "bear community" myself, I see couples like this all the time.


Not all stereotypes are negative.

Besides, it's how the human brain organizes things. Of course it's good to realize stereotypes are useless regarding individuals.

[AlbertCat]

42. I'm not judging anyone.

Being a member of the "bear community" myself, I see couples like this all the time.


Not all stereotypes are negative.

Besides, it's how the human brain organizes things. Of course it's good to realize stereotypes are useless regarding individuals.



(for some reason this reminded me of this woman I knew who thought gays couldn't grow beards )

[Aerows]

47. Fair enough

I believe I may have misinterpreted your comment. Please excuse my fire

[Maraya1969]

40. You wouldn't say that if it was a straight guy with a beard marrying a woman now would you?

Geeze!

[Aerows]

29. Oh come on

Don't look at it that way. These look like two men that love each other. We all look alike when we love one another. We form our little tribe of two and more if there are children. Love that lasts long enough that you start to look like one another is a beautiful thing.

My parents have been together for 50+ years. They look alike. They look like they fit with one another, which is what love does to you .

[JackBeck]

55. Not all stereotypes are negative.

The LGBT community and African-Americans traditionally vote for Democrats, so clearly, that's not a bad stereotype.

But after researching your post about 'clones', I'm still at a loss as to what your point is with your post.

[hifiguy]

31. That is a heart-warmer.

Congratulations, gentlemen!

[MadrasT]

32. Awwwww... beautiful. K&R!

[BeliQueen]

33. I wish I was invited to the wedding.

I think it's going to be an awesome party.

[meegbear]

34. The rise of the bears!!!

[MoonRiver]

37. So happy for them!

Everybody should be able to marry whomever he/she wants!

[PD Turk]

38. "Get off our lawn!!"

j/k

Wishing them many happy years together

[Maraya1969]

39. I love this! I just sent it to a bunch of people. Including my far right winged minister

brother and a friend of my mother who is the same. I included a little heart emoticon. I hope it makes something click in them. If not well it brightened my day and many many others.

I wish these two all the very best!!!!

[craigmatic]

43. What stereotype? Those guys are obviously bears.

[mrsadm]

44. Wow, fantastic!

[Gman]

45. LOL! Is that the Redstate Update dudes?

http://www.redstateupdate.com/

[kurtzapril4]

46. I want to hug them!

I am so happy for them. I hope this will be able to happen soon in every state.

[maddiemom]

48. This is wonderful!

Very best wishes from a straight senior citizen.

[Arugula Latte]

49. Oh, come on, that is totally upholding the stereotype...

...you know, the one about men from the Northwest wearing plaid, sporting beards and looking like lumberjacks.



Congratulations to the happy couple!

[TahitiNut]

52. Oh ... you mean

[frylock]

50. love these guys!

I must've *liked* this pic on FB 3 or 4 times today!

[Initech]

54. Love this! We really need an equal rights amendmentl

:woohoi:

[Taverner]

57. For some reason, "The Red Green Show" popped into my mind