RIP Mildred Loving

[dcseain]

Mrs. Loving died on Friday. Thanks to her and her husband marrying back in 1958, and their lawsuit which resulted in Loving v. Virgina, 388 U.S. 1 (1967), we in the United States yet today have the right to marry whom we please, regardless of skin color. The link presents the whole US Supreme Court decision, which is a fascinating read, especially for the reasoning behind their decision.

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[acelightning.livejournal.com]

[dcseain.livejournal.com]

Alas, i read it, and find myself not horrified, but rather ruefully unsurprised. :/

And yes, the ironies in that case are a part of its charm. :)

[acelightning.livejournal.com]

[bridgetsfire.livejournal.com]

We Still have a long way to go, but at least we're hopefully moving in a more appropriate direction. Remember, it took until the 1960's before Witches and Pagans could be open, and not worry so much about being burned at the stake, or other such atrocities.

I also hope that the lesson of this couple stays in our memories.