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Lesbian Judge Refuses To Marry Straight Couples

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UPTOWN_judge_tonya_parkerCourtesy of Loop21

A judge in Dallas, TX has found her teachable moment.

While speaking at an event earlier this week, Dallas County District Judge Tonya Parker told the audience:

“I`m sorry I don`t perform marriage ceremonies, because clearly the state does not have marriage equality and until it does I`m not going to partially apply the law to one group and not apply it to another group of people,” said Parker. “It doesn`t seem right for me to perform ceremonies for people that can`t be performed for me.”

The video has gone viral and reaction to it is split.

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