The state of Minnesota’s elected officials pushed through a marriage amendment bill which will be voted on by the citizens in the November 2012 elections. This is a hurtful bill as it will constitutionally define marriage to be between one man and one woman. This is an obvious blow to marriage equality for all. I’ll no longer be using the term same-sex marriage or gay-marriage as what I want is just marriage, not some variation on that concept.
Although he doesn’t have real power to veto the bill, Governor Dayton ceremoniously vetoed the bill and rejected it. As soon as I’d heard this news I had sent him a note through his site. It was inspiring that the Governor of the state would be so emphatic about the rights of all of his citizens, something that is not present in my state of Indiana where Governor Daniels is probably salivating and ecstatic that a constitutional amendment is also in-process here as well.
Linked below is a PDF which was sent by Governor Dayton’s staff which was sent to the Minnesota legislature. It’s inspiring that someone in such a position would stand so firmly for what equality for all. It’s something that needs to happen more often and it takes great courage. Thanks again, Governor Dayton!
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