Via prime time.
Well, it’s official. From now on, I’m a native of the District of Columbia.
The Georgia House gave final approval to a gay marriage ban in the state constitution Wednesday, sending the question to voters this fall.
After hours of tense debate, the amendment passed 122-52. If voters agree, the state constitution would say that Georgia will not recognize any same-sex unions, even if they were performed in other states.
The amendment was narrowly defeated by the Democratic House last month, although it breezed through the Republican-controlled Senate earlier this year.
Gay marriage is already illegal, but the matter is not addressed in the state constitution.
The amendment will appear on the ballot in November. But I figure why wait? Why not beat the rush and wash my hands of my former homestate now? I’m betting hate and ignorance prevail come November.