Same-sex weddings may lift Calif.'s economy

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » June 10th, 2008, 10:04 am

Same-sex weddings could create hundreds of new jobs and pump hundreds of millions of dollars into California's economy, according to a new study released Monday.

Gay couples are projected to spend $684 million on flowers, cakes, hotels, photographers and other wedding services over the next three years -- so long as voters don't put a halt to the same-sex marriage spree, according to a study by the Williams Institute at University of California, Los Angeles School of Law.

During the three-year period, the researchers project that about half of the state's more than 100,000 same-sex couples will get married and another 68,000 out-of-state couples will travel to California to exchange vows. The nuptial rush is expected to create some 2,200 jobs.

The study estimates that over the next three years, gay weddings will generate $64 million in additional tax revenue for the state, and another $9 million in marriage license fees for counties.

"This is clearly a win-win situation," said Lee Badgett, study co-author and research director at the Williams Institute. "It's good for the larger economy, there's a trickle down to state and local governments, and people get to celebrate their relationships."

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Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » June 10th, 2008, 10:04 am

Seems like a full court press, I mean what better argument than the betterment of the economy?????

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » June 10th, 2008, 10:11 am

Disgusting and rediculous.

rgrokelley · Post by **rgrokelley** » June 10th, 2008, 10:51 am

Ranger Bill wrote:Disgusting and rediculous.

Hey, Depeche Mode will have a lot more gigs

Jim · Post by **Jim** » June 10th, 2008, 10:57 am

rgrokelley wrote:
Ranger Bill wrote:Disgusting and rediculous.
Hey, Depeche Mode will have a lot more gigs

AND, Taellor can sell more wine.

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » June 10th, 2008, 11:07 am

Jim wrote:
rgrokelley wrote:
Ranger Bill wrote:Disgusting and rediculous.
Hey, Depeche Mode will have a lot more gigs
AND, Taellor can sell more wine.

He will have too sell more wine with the tickets he will be buying.

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » June 10th, 2008, 11:21 am

rgrokelley wrote:
Ranger Bill wrote:Disgusting and rediculous.
Hey, Depeche Mode will have a lot more gigs

Exponentially increasing the chances of an ardent Depech Mode fan for an opportunity to "Toss some nut salad".

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » June 11th, 2008, 12:53 am

Utterly disgusting.

They had one on a Greek Island a few weeks ago. Caused an uproar and religion was the first to move against it.

I would say that as far as Christianity is concerned Christ was against it. Islam is against it in fact if Iâ€™m not mistaken all religion goes against it. That is all main stream religion.

As far as the legal implications this opens the door for gay men and women to be able to pass on their accounts to the spouse after death in that they may inherit homes and other belongings including bank accounts with the same tax exemption or what ever is the legal status quo of the State.

Personally I donâ€™t like hearing about it but they are considered humans still. As long as they stay in their lanes I guess I could care less.

NupeRanger · Post by **NupeRanger** » June 11th, 2008, 12:24 pm

Is it a double standard if I think lesbians rock?

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » June 11th, 2008, 12:33 pm

Well I should say that I fully support gay marriage!

As long as both chicks are really hot!