Isn't this a lovely story? :D
Hilarious to see lots of bigotted bigwigs in the state throwing a hissy fit over it. Not so much in what they're trying to do.
The exception was granted because one of the women has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Such a shame that it takes a life-threatening disease to force the hand of the state to allow to people to consensually marry. But it's better than not allowing it at all. :)
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The majority of the US used to be pro-slavery. Gay couples will get their rights in due time. We just have to wait for the baby boomers to, well... Boom.