Posts Tagged ‘same sex marriage’

New Hampshire Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Bravo to New Hampshire.
I agree with the stipulation that religious groups should not be forced to participate in ceremonies or required to marry gay couples.  I believe religious groups have always held the right to refuse to marry anyone for any reason.
By ABBY GOODNOUGH
Published: June 3, 2009
BOSTON — The New Hampshire Legislature approved revisions to [...]

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Gregoire expands same-sex partnerships

I applaud Gov. Gregoire’s efforts but wouldn’t just allowing same sex marriage serve the purpose?  I think he’s just delaying the inevitable.  You cannot have equal but separate.
OLYMPIA, Wash. —
Gov. Chris Gregoire has approved a measure that gives same-sex domestic partners all the rights and benefits that Washington state offers married couples.
Gregoire signed the bill [...]

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On Maine becoming the 5th state to allow same sex marriage

As I was reading about Maine becoming the 5th state to allow same sex marriage I came across a quote from a Republican Senator that caught my eye:
Republican Sen. Debra Plowman of Hampden argued that the bill was being passed “at the expense of the people of faith.”¹
That statement left me completely baffled as to [...]

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Majority rules….or does it?

I want to preface this article by saying I understand that many will disagree with my conclusions….some even vehemently but I hope we can have a respectful and intelligent discussion.  We might each learn something new.
Throughout the history of the United States we see the abuse of the minority by the majority and the [...]

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Conn. high court rules gay couples can marry

I can’t for the life of me figure out how anyone can think gay couples shouldn’t enjoy the same rights and benefits that hetereosexual couples enjoy.  I thought life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness covered us all equally.  Kudos to the Connecticut Supreme Court!
Conn. high court rules gay couples can marry
By DAVE COLLINS, Associated [...]

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