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NH Sen. committee takes up gay marriage bill
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| Contributor | Homegrown Democrat |
| Last Edited | Homegrown Democrat Apr 15, 2009 05:31pm |
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| Category | Proposed Legislation |
| Media | Newspaper - Chicago Tribune |
| News Date | Wednesday, April 15, 2009 07:45:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | CONCORD, N.H. - At least 500 people crowded into New Hampshire's Statehouse on Wednesday for an emotional and sometimes boisterous Senate committee hearing over whether allowing gay marriage would weaken or strengthen the institution.
Supporters argued gay marriage is a civil rights issue and that excluding gays would be discriminatory.
"This is not a time to tiptoe. Be bold," urged Beth Campbell, of Concord.
Opponents countered that marriage is a sacred religious institution that would be cheapened by allowing gays to marry. They also said gay marriage defies nature and could harm children.
Ronald Goodwin, of Alexandria, called the legislation "morally corrupt."
"Some of the women have been wearing their pants so long that some of the men have forgotten their identity. It's time the men put their pants back on," he said. |
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