The state of Wisconsin as a whole may have voted to ban same-sex marriage, but the majority of Madison officials maintain the necessity of gay rights.

Voting on whether or not to offer an elective pro gay nups pledge, 14 out of the city's 18 council members affirmed their commitment to fighting the good fight by approving a measure that will allow members to add said pledge to their induction oath.

The move's being hailed as a landmark for our nation, as Madinson's the only city to offer such testimony. Debating the issue, Mike Verveer said, "Many of us will breathe a lot easier if we are allowed to make this additional statement..." His colleague Cindy Thomas (pictured), however, isn't so keen: "When people from afar hear about our vote on this, we will become a laughingstock."

People aren't laughing at the oath, Cindy. They're laughing at you.