Bakersfield has always been a good stopping point on the way to LA to get gas, stretch the legs, etc. Come to think of it, it's the only stopping point. But, not for me anymore. The Kern County Clerk, Ann Barnett, has stopped performing ALL civil marriage ceremonies, both breeder and gay. She claims it is for financial reasons. But memos from a high ranking official in the office to a right-wing Christian group suggests that finances were not the real reason.Oh well, there is something good that comes out of this. All those Kern County brother/sister couples will have to get in their beat up pickup trucks and drive to another county if they want a civil ceremony.
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Nope, don't have to get in our pick-ups. We have lots of ministers willing to conduct gay marriage ceremonies here in good old Bako. We had some nice ones in the little park area between the new courthouse and the county administration building. Here are some pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23083895@N06/sets/72157605726615105/
Don't boycott Bako. Ann Barnett does NOT speak for the majority here.
cool. glad to hear it. i always like to stop at the dog park off stockdale highway in bakersfield to let buster stretch his legs. will make sure to do that next time. good luck to you guys.
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