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Back-up links:[h=1]Hawaii Gov. Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage[/h]HONOLULU September 10, 2013 (AP)
By OSKAR GARCIA Associated Press
Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Monday called for a special legislative session to move forward on a bill that would legalize gay marriage.
If lawmakers pass a bill, Hawaii would join 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in allowing gay marriage. The special session is scheduled to begin Oct. 28.
The bill is the culmination of 20 years of discussion, Abercrombie told reporters during a news conference at the Hawaii Capitol.
"Every variation on a view with regard to the issue of marriage and equitable treatment for those engaged in marriage has been aired, has been analyzed, has been discussed," Abercrombie said. "No one has been left out or has been marginalized in the process to this point."
Abercrombie acknowledged that some people will be against the bill because they disagree with the concept of gay marriage, but he said it includes provisions — including a religious exemption — to protect First Amendment rights.
You do know it's not actually like the toy boat mom gives you to play with in the bathtub right, it's not just floating there until you fill it with water?I don't think he realizes that if he does this, Hawaii will literally sink into the ocean.
You do know it's not actually like the toy boat mom gives you to play with in the bathtub right, it's not just floating there until you fill it with water?
I don't think he realizes that if he does this, Hawaii will literally sink into the ocean.
Maybe we just really like cake? And girls in dresses, kissing.I'm pro-gay marriage, but some of you guys are becoming caricatures of what it means to be pro-gay marriage.
I'm pro-gay marriage, but some of you guys are becoming caricatures of what it means to be pro-gay marriage.
So a guy gets a very nice present on his birthday from the hot lesbians next door. He unwraps a gold timepiece. Thanks guys, he says, but what I actually said was, "I want to watch".actually the reality is the mix of "physical" attraction among lesbians is just like the mix of heterosexuals
lots of avg ones, some below and some mega hot
So a guy gets a very nice present on his birthday from the hot lesbians next door. He unwraps a gold timepiece. Thanks guys, he says, but what I actually said was, "I want to watch".
Two girls in bikinis on the beach kissing? I like it. Hell, you could sell tickets to that.
I'm in favor of gay marriage, but does it need a "special session?" This reminds me of Rick Perry's "de-fund PBS emergency."
Personal liberty and funding for Sesame Street. Totally comparable.
I'm in favor of gay marriage, but does it need a "special session?" This reminds me of Rick Perry's "de-fund PBS emergency."
Abercrombie said he chose to call a special session rather than allow legislators to consider the issue next year in part because of implications on taxes for this year.
"There are serious, deep and wide-ranging consequences," Abercrombie said.
Abercrombie said if legislators move quickly and efficiently, the special session could last four to five days.
Hawaii Gov. Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage - ABC News
It just strikes me as something that could be done during the regular session in both cases.
You got 13 blue states....You won't get the 37 red ones...Back-up links:
Hawaii Gov. Abercrombie pushes for gay marriage vote
Hawaii next for gay marriage push
more possible equality winning over discrimination.
it be great to see these issues go minimum to state supreme courts and ruled on but ill take it this way too!
The best solution would be SCOTUS hearing a direct case and ruling on it assuring all states stop discrimination and respect equal rights.
Anyway the extra provision protection is a complete waste of time but its nice frosting to put on the bill to settle down the conspiracy theorist and fear mongers. I guess in ways its also smart though too since it makes the bogus claims of saying churches/religions are in danger even more silly.
I hope it passes, just another stone in the road of equality!
I don't think freedom should wait. We pay these guys enough to come in on the weekend every once and a while, wouldn't you say?
You got 13 blue states....You won't get the 37 red ones...
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