NH House concurs with Senate! (178-167) Same-sex marriage bill goes to Governor Lynch

t0dd

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Wed May-06-09 04:03 PM
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NH House concurs with Senate! (178-167) Same-sex marriage bill goes to Governor Lynch

Edited on Wed May-06-09 04:32 PM by t0dd

http://www.tips-q.com/899838-breaking-nh-house-passes-marriage-equality-bill-178-167

Having been passed by the NH Senate, the bill now goes to Democratic Governor John Lynch. Lynch has previously said that he supports civil unions for same-sex couples but opposes same-sex marriage. The governor has not said whether he would veto the bill. Alternatively, Lynch could let it become law without his signature.

Nominally, the bill provides for civil or religious marriage by gay couples. Clergy are not obligated to officiate if doing so conflicts with their religious beliefs. Rather than gender neutral language, the bill provides for "bride," "groom" or "spouse." The bill specifically precludes polygamous marriages. There is a discriminatory section; while heterosexuals may marry at 14 years of age, same-sex couples are required to be at least 18 years of age.

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Wed May-06-09 04:04 PM
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1. Yay!!! :)

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Wed May-06-09 04:14 PM
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2. WOOHOO!

What a day! :bounce:

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Wed May-06-09 04:15 PM
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3. Has Lynch indicated which way he'll go -- sign or veto? n/t

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nichomachus

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Wed May-06-09 05:34 PM
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6. I'm assuming that the Fundies are tying up his phone lines and have crashed his email server

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Duncan Grant

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Wed May-06-09 05:11 PM
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4. The rapture ready index must be pegged at "imminent"!

:rofl: :toast: :party: :bounce:

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La Lioness Priyanka

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Wed May-06-09 05:24 PM
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5. lol

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Wed May-06-09 05:38 PM
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eShirl

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Wed May-06-09 05:45 PM
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8. hey, Baldacci changed his mind

so can this governor

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keepCAblue

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Wed May-06-09 06:02 PM
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9. Because "Separate" can never be "Equal".

Obama, as a former civil rights attorney, knows this, which is why, back in the 90s, Obama supported same-sex marriage. It wasn't until he became a player in national politics that he changed his "official" policy and espoused, instead, civil unions, to appease party leaders and the DLC.

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Duncan Grant

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Wed May-06-09 06:11 PM
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10. Why do others choose to DENY the label "marriage"?

Edited on Wed May-06-09 06:15 PM by Duncan Grant

A far more interesting question, imho.

edit: subject line

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t0dd

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Wed May-06-09 06:44 PM
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11. This question is getting old.

:eyes: A majority in our party and nearly everyone here supports marriage for same-sex couples. But to answer your question: history has shown separate but equal does not work. Marriage is a dignified institution, an affirmation of love, that all people should be allowed to participate in, regardless of gender.

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ruggerson

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Wed May-06-09 06:45 PM
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12. Why are you on DU?

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joeybee12

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Wed May-06-09 06:47 PM
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13. Are you kidding?

Comments like that, sadly, are still far too common here...he/she fits right in.

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Veruca Salt

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Wed May-06-09 07:25 PM
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14. Whoooo!! Two in one day!!

Hopefully when I get back from the gym, the gov has signed this one as well! Either way, two in one day! :toast:

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