Interesting development

Atrios links to this article, that I found quite interesting:

SIOUX CITY, Iowa - A county judge approved a divorce for a lesbian couple who obtained a civil union in Vermont, saying he didn't realize he was signing a settlement for a same-sex couple, but ultimately decided to let his decision stand.

Iowa is one of 37 states whose law bans same-sex marriage.

It's kind of funny, but it's as significant that a judge allows a same-sex couple a divorce as it would be to allow a same-sex couple to marry. To grant a divorce is to say that the marriage was legitimate and is now over.

I'd be interested to see if this goes anywhere.