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Gays protest California ruling
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Published: May 27, 2009
TAMPA - Between the raised voices of protestors denouncing the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold a ban on same-sex marriages, the sugary melody of a familiar tune played.
It was the 1964 pop hit "Chapel of Love" by the Dixie Cups. More than 50 people who gathered Tuesday evening at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square in downtown Tampa sang along to the chorus.
"Going to the chapel and we're gonna get married, goin' to the chapel of love."
The rally was a way to get area residents together to share "their disappointment and despair" over the court's ruling and "translate that outrage into resolve," said organizer Brian Winfield of Equality Florida.
Similar protests were held Tuesday in Pinellas County and Lake Worth.
Attendees said they are just seeking equality.
"We want our civil rights," protestor Cathy James said. "We want our human rights."
Ray Reyes
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