November 5, 2008
Amendment banning same-sex marriage in Florida passes
by Jennifer Mooney Piedra
The Miami Herald
An amendment banning same-sex marriage in Florida will be enshrined in the state's Constitution after winning overwhelming support from voters.
The Florida Marriage Protection Amendment, which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman, was approved by more than 62 percent of voters. It needed 60 percent to pass.
Gay marriage was already illegal in the state, but this amendment invalidates all other unions that are ``treated as marriage or the substantial equivalent.''
Supporters of the amendment -- mostly conservatives and Christian groups -- fought hard for its passage, saying it was needed to protect the ''traditional'' view of marriage and families by promoting homes with a mom and dad.
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