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A Closer Look (Same-Sex Marriage) #748870

ABC Evening News for Thursday, Feb 19, 2004
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The rush for same-sex marriages in San Francisco noted.

(San Francisco: Mike Cerre) The divisive issue of gay marriage examined; details given of gays' questioning of whether San Francisco's challenge to California state law has hurt or helped the national cause; scenes shown of people with marriage licenses. [San Francisco Mayor Gavin NEWSOM†- opposes discrimination.] [Representative Barney FRANK - opposes the gay marriages in San Francisco as a diversion.] [Log Cabin Republicans executive director Patrick GUERRERO†- says there could be a backlash.] [Gay WOMAN - comments.] [Gay & Lesbian National Task Force Matt FOREMAN†- calls this a step forward.]

Reporter(s):
Jennings, Peter;
Cerre, Mike
Duration:
00:02:50

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