Gov. Eloy S. Inos and Lt. Gov. Ralph DLG. Torres will consult with the Attorney General and CNMI mayors \u201cto see how we can initiate the necessary changes to current regulations to comply with the ruling and ensure an equal application of our constitutional rights throughout the CNMI.\u201d<\/p>\n
Inos was referring to a U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow same sex marriage on Friday. The SC issued its historic ruling through a 5-4 vote that legalized same sex marriage across the 50 states and the Insular Areas such as the CNMI.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe union between two individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, etc. through the ceremony of marriage is a celebration of unconditional love and enduring commitment,\u201d Inos said in a statement, adding that, \u201cwhile we acknowledge this historical ruling, we must remember that what is most important in our community is that we express love, compassion, and tolerance toward one another.<\/p>\n
Inos said, \u201csame sex common law unions have been in existence in our culture even before this ruling. In our small community, we either have family, friends, or know of people who are gay or lesbian couples.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLet us continue to practice Our Lord Jesus\u2019 teaching, \u2018to love one another as I have loved you,\u2019\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He said he and Torres and will be \u201creaching out next week to the Attorney General and the four honorable mayors to see how we can initiate the necessary changes to current regulations to comply with the ruling.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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