gorillafuck
4th June 2009, 00:25
That's 6 states now, after gov. John Lynch (who has stated he personally opposes gay marriage) signed it into law.
http://www.wmur.com/politics/19644417/detail.html
The governor signed the bill after the House and Senate passed a bill that Lynch said strengthened protections for religious organizations."Today, we are standing up for the liberties of same-sex couples by making clear that they will receive the same rights, responsibilities -- and respect -- under New Hampshire law," Lynch said. The House approved the measure on a vote of 198-176. Supporters of same-sex marriage erupted in cheers and applause as the total was announced."We're saying to the rest of New Hampshire and across the country that we should treat our many tens of thousands of gay and lesbian residents as fairly as everyone else, and that's a good thing," said Rep. Jim Splaine, D-Portsmouth.
the House vote followed the Senate approving the bill on a 14-10 party-line vote. "Most families in New Hampshire will awaken tomorrow, go to work and to school, and feel no impact from what we have accomplished today," Lynch said. "But for some, they will awaken tomorrow knowing we have said to them that they are equal, that they have the same rights to live and to love as everyone else.Critics said the bill didn't meet Lynch's goals."They put Gov. Lynch in a very poor position at this point," said Rep. Bill O'Brien, R-Mont Vernon. "He wanted a simple religious exemption, and they've allowed any religion to take over our marriage laws, and that includes religions that allow for multiple wives." Two weeks ago, House members defeated the bill by a margin of two votes. It was sent to a conference committee to hash out a compromise.Lynch predicted that the controversy over the issue will cool, as it did with civil unions."It is my hope and my belief that New Hampshire will again come together to embrace tolerance and respect and to stand against discrimination," Lynch said. "That is how we in New Hampshire have always lived our lives and that is how we will continue as we move forward."The bill allows same-sex marriages to take place beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
http://www.wmur.com/politics/19644417/detail.html
The governor signed the bill after the House and Senate passed a bill that Lynch said strengthened protections for religious organizations."Today, we are standing up for the liberties of same-sex couples by making clear that they will receive the same rights, responsibilities -- and respect -- under New Hampshire law," Lynch said. The House approved the measure on a vote of 198-176. Supporters of same-sex marriage erupted in cheers and applause as the total was announced."We're saying to the rest of New Hampshire and across the country that we should treat our many tens of thousands of gay and lesbian residents as fairly as everyone else, and that's a good thing," said Rep. Jim Splaine, D-Portsmouth.
the House vote followed the Senate approving the bill on a 14-10 party-line vote. "Most families in New Hampshire will awaken tomorrow, go to work and to school, and feel no impact from what we have accomplished today," Lynch said. "But for some, they will awaken tomorrow knowing we have said to them that they are equal, that they have the same rights to live and to love as everyone else.Critics said the bill didn't meet Lynch's goals."They put Gov. Lynch in a very poor position at this point," said Rep. Bill O'Brien, R-Mont Vernon. "He wanted a simple religious exemption, and they've allowed any religion to take over our marriage laws, and that includes religions that allow for multiple wives." Two weeks ago, House members defeated the bill by a margin of two votes. It was sent to a conference committee to hash out a compromise.Lynch predicted that the controversy over the issue will cool, as it did with civil unions."It is my hope and my belief that New Hampshire will again come together to embrace tolerance and respect and to stand against discrimination," Lynch said. "That is how we in New Hampshire have always lived our lives and that is how we will continue as we move forward."The bill allows same-sex marriages to take place beginning Jan. 1, 2010.