Governor of the State of Maryland to Introduce Gay Marriage Legislation Tomrrow

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Governor O'Malley of the State of Maryland, the state with the coolest state flag in the United States and the home of the City of Baltimore, will introduce Gay Marriage legislation tomorrow.  Marriage equality almost passed last year, but was held up in the Maryland house because of concerns of religious protection.  The new law that Governor O'Malley will propose will built full protection for any religious institution or clergy member that does not wish to participate in same-sex marriage.

Maryland would become the first traditionally "Southern" state to approve gay marriage. Maryland lies on the Southern Side of the Mason-Dixon Line, the line that used to separate the North from the South.

Maryland has a population of almost six million people, and is the richest state in the United States on a per-capita basis. It is also has a solid record with voting with the Democratic Party. However, what is holding up voting rights is the power of local churches, which oppose the measure.

Maryland will join the States of Washington and New Jersey in possibly approving same-sex marriage this year. The New Jersey Legislature just might generate a veto-proof majority of 67% that will overide conservative Republican governor Chris Christie's threat to veto any marriage equality legislation.

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