This lawsuit raises many questions about Gov. Jane Swift s position. Although many were startled by her revelation in the Boston Herald last Saturday that she opposes both domestic partnerships and homosexual marriage, her comments have little meaning if she knew that the matter might be decided in the courts. One of her top aides is Abner Mason, a homosexual activist, who must have known about the impending lawsuit. Only time will reveal Swift s true feelings. GLAD Files Suit in Massachusetts Seeking Civil Marriage for Lesbian and Gay Couples Seven gay and lesbian couples from five counties throughout the Commonwealth, who were recently denied marriage licenses at their city or town halls, today filed suit in Suffolk Superior Court seeking the right to marry in Massachusetts.
Marriage is a legal relationship and a social status understood everywhere.
The seven Massachusetts couples have been in committed relationships between five and 30 years. All are concerned about providing the security for each other and their families which automatically comes with marriage and is not available to them. Many of the couples want marriage to make a statement to their families and others about the commitment of their relationship. Each of the couples in this case are part of the community, said Bonauto. They share a great deal in common with other families in Massachusetts.