Language of support for marriage equality in Democratic platform released

Here it is, courtesy of the Washington Blade:

'We support the right of all families to have equal respect, responsibilities, and protections under the law. We support marriage equality and support the movement to secure equal treatment under law for same-sex couples. We also support the freedom of churches and religious entities to decide how to administer marriage as a religious sacrament without government interference.'

'We oppose discriminatory federal and state constitutional amendments and other attempts to deny equal protection of the laws to committed same-sex couples who seek the same respect and responsibilities as other married couples. We support the full repeal of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act and the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.'

It's not a done deal yet, they will be working further on it in Detroit this weekend and then present it to delegates in Charlotte.

Republican Party response:

 

Sometimes'albeit rarely'politics surprises you pleasantly. This is one of those times for me.