DESPITE THE TEA PARTIES, TROUBLE BREWS IN BOSTON

Boston, MA, May 21, 2004:  As we reported on the 17th (see our editorial Happy Hooves Trot to be First in Line for Same Sex Marriage), the law became official in Massachusetts on that date, setting the stage for muttrimonial fulfillment for the previously unacknowledged.   Governor Romney has announced that because of an arcane law of 1913, no out-of-staters wanting same sex unions can legally be wed in Massachusetts. He has instructed clerks not to register the bow vows of anyone not currently residing in MA. 

"I am outraged," Sarah Wolf exclaimed in an exclusive interview this morning.  "We drove all the way from California to have our ceremony, and now this unfurred being is taking our happiness away!  We are definitely going to sue if he goes ahead!"

In fact, a big class action suit is taking shape.  Monty Rattler, the Chief Snake at Rattler, Boa and Finch, is heading the legal battle.  "We're arming ourselves quickly, signing up all the couples whose NIPtuals have been reversed.  This governor is facing a huge fight!" Rattler announced in a press conference held this morning.

We will be keeping an eye out as this situation develops.  For now, at least those who are residents of the state can rejoice, and we rejoice with them.  Let the brave clerks who choose to serve cake and flowers to the happy couples continue this heart-warming practice.  Let all who wish be allowed to affirm their love in the eyes of the state, the universe, the gods and each other!