Marriage Equality Georgia Implications

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ATLANTA---Passionate protests Tuesday outside the US Supreme Court in Washington D.C.

It's an emotionally-charged case that could have repercussions here in Georgia, depending on who you ask.

With day one complete-- Wednesday will mark the second day of arguments about same sex-marriage.

On the opening day, the court reviewed California's Proposition 8-- which bans same-sex marriage in the state.

Thirty-eight states have instituted bans on gay marriage; nine states and the District of Columbia allow it.

If the high court rules against California, it could lead to lawsuits all around the country.

Sitting in their Atlanta condominium high above Peachtree Street,  Mike Wright and Bob Glascock talk of their relationship- - together for twenty years- -and now married recently in Massachusetts- - but not here.

Says Mike Wright "We had a piece of paper that the state said we recognize your relationship but then boarding a plane and coming home to a state that says we recognize nothing.

Both men believe this issue of marriage is a basic right .

Bob Glascock added, "And the wonderful thing, our families also believe our relationship is as equal as theirs."

So what about any potential Supreme Court decision and it's impact on this state?

Atlanta attorney Randy L. New deals with many legal issues in the LGBT community.

" Short term there isn't much application to Georgia, the Supreme Court would have to say every state must have gay marriage.

They may throw out California's objections but none of that will do much here."

But, Emory Professor of Law Charles A. Shanor says, depending on the outcome, there might be a different interpretation entirely.

" They could decide the California case in a narrow way as opposed to a broad way that would allow Georgia's prohibition of same sex marriage to stand."

But Professor Shanor says that isn't a guarantee.

" I think it is likely the court will try to avoid giving a definitive answer in all circumstances. "

He also believes same sex marriage will happen- - he says it's irreversible.

The question he says is this- - - should it be done by the courts or by democratic process.

An answer both Mike Wright and Bob Glascock want to hear now,

"Our lives are no different than anyone else's It is as normal a life as any other married life, " says Mr. Wright.

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