Gay couples disappointed by Calif. marriage ban

Associated Press
November 6, 2008
Actor George Takei and longtime partner Brad Altman were the first to receive a marriage license in West Hollywood when a court cleared the way for gay marriage earlier this year. Takei on Wednesday was disappointed but philosophical about California voters' decision to yank that right by passing a constitutional amendment restricting marriage to heterosexual couples. "There are going to be heartbreaks, setbacks and sacrifices to be made," he said, "but we will soldier on." (Link)