Let them eat cake

It's becoming official that gays who do not reside in Massachusetts can get married in the Bay State. It's about time, right?

Gov. Deval L. Patrick put his name on the repeal at a table set up at the bottom of the Grand Staircase at the State House as about 300 gay marriage supporters, including many from Mass Equality and the Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, roared their approval. A group of key lawmakers stood behind the governor as the event.

“By repealing this law we have affirmed the Democratic principle that all people come before their government as equals,” Mr. Patrick told the audience.

[excerpt taken from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette]