• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

Hawaii Gov. Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage

AGENT J

"If you ain't first, you're last"
Banned
DP Veteran
Joined
Apr 25, 2010
Messages
80,422
Reaction score
29,075
Location
Pittsburgh
Gender
Male
Political Leaning
Independent
[h=1]Hawaii Gov. Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage[/h]HONOLULU September 10, 2013 (AP)
By OSKAR GARCIA Associated Press





AP_logo_update_20130709.gif

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.
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 he realizes that if he does this, Hawaii will literally sink into the ocean.
 
Two girls in bikinis on the beach kissing? I like it. Hell, you could sell tickets to that.
 
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.

nah they will be safe
they already have civil unions there and its still not cheap
so the population explosions of guys trying to see girl couples on the beach wont be that bad ;)
 
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.
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.

dont use those big words when men are being pigs! it confuses them, us . . . me

we were joking ;)
 

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
 
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".
 
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".

you know whats funny
i was actually told a version of the joke by one of my best friends and she is gay
for some reason it makes it even more when she tells it


the other one she use to tell that was so very corny and childish but alwasy made me laugh was

what do gay cows eat? . . . . . .. . . . . . .



(in stero-typical gay accent)
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
 
Two girls in bikinis on the beach kissing? I like it. Hell, you could sell tickets to that.

The fact that they have to wear bikinis means that the discrimination continues.
 
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."
 
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.
 
Personal liberty and funding for Sesame Street. Totally comparable.

It just strikes me as something that could be done during the regular session in both cases.
 
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

not saying this changes anything for you or anyone just pointing out what he said his supposed reason is behind it
 
It just strikes me as something that could be done during the regular session in both cases.

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?
 
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!
You got 13 blue states....You won't get the 37 red ones...
 
Back
Top Bottom