Governor opposes N.H. constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage

[davidinalameda]

http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid21426.asp

New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch said he's against gay marriage, but opposes changing the state's constitution to ban it. The Democratic governor has plenty of company among legislators of both parties, who said Thursday they saw little chance of the amendment passing.

"There is no need to amend our constitution to do what is already set in law," Lynch said, expressing views shared by many. "Our time is better spent focusing on the real challenges facing New Hampshire and working to unite people, not divide them."

New Hampshire law already defines marriage as the union between one man and one woman. But on Wednesday, a commission studying same-sex unions voted to recommend a constitutional amendment to limit marriage to male-female couples. Any move to change New Hampshire's constitution would have to pass the House and Senate before going before voters in a referendum.


he's opposed to it but he doesn't want it banned--isn't this sort of a mixed message?

or is it just a CYA thing

[Finder]

1. The fundies just want to frame...

politics up here and we will not let it happen. Kudus to Lynch.

[Siyahamba]

2. Trying to please all of the people ends up pleasing none.

Fundamentalists see civil unions or domestic partnerships the same as "gay marriage." Our side is disaffected by how they feel the need to distance themselves from marriage equality.

Politicians might as well argue for marriage equality. They will get the extra votes from the latter.