11/28/2006
New Jersey Senator Wants to be Grinch who Stole Gay Marriage
In response to the New Jersey Supreme Court's instruction to legislators that they define what same-sex unions might be called in that state, New Jersey Senator Gerald Cardinale (on left in right photo) drafted up what might be called the non-creative bigot option: a bill that would amend the constitution to declare marriage between a man and a woman.
Looks like someone's not following instructions.
However, since it's the season of giving, Grinch Cardinale did offer this as well: "At the same time, Mr. Cardinale said he would support legislation currently being drafted that would allow other nontraditional families — such as a grandchild taking care of a grandparent — to receive the same legal rights as gay couples as long as the relationships were not called civil unions."
Said Cardinale: "We are dealing here with an issue of humanity and of civilization."
Steven Goldstein of Garden State Equality responded: "He’s out of touch, and he’s out of his mind. This is laughable upon arrival."
Cardinale made sure a roomful of clergy thugs were there to back up his announcement at a news conference at the State House, even though Democrats, who control both houses, say they won't put the measure up for a vote.
Democrats say they're prepared to quickly pass legislation approving "civil unions". "Gay marriage", which is what gay rights groups will push for, will face a tougher battle.
Posted 9:55 AM EST by Andy Towle in Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, New Jersey, News | Permalink
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I find the statement of Steven Golstein interesting, "He’s out of touch, and he’s out of his mind. This is laughable upon arrival."
This year in Australia, our government amended our constitution to define marriage as the union of a man and a women - only. Later in the year when the ACT (the Australian Capital Territory) moved to allow civil unions with most of the rights of marriage, but with the emphasized avoidance of the *word* marriage, this was also nixed by the government.
I wish that in Australia more people held the same views as Steven Goldstein - more people and more of our leaders.
Posted by: LD | Nov 28, 2006 10:08:28 AM
If the people vote it down, are they all grinches too?
Posted by: Pedro Cruz | Nov 28, 2006 1:55:46 PM
The newspaper article I read today said Cardinale wanted civil unions but not marriages for gays so there seems to be some confusion here.
Posted by: Anon | Nov 28, 2006 2:52:01 PM