Despite Democratic stall tactics, Missouri Senate gives final approval to same-sex marriage measure

[pintobean]

JEFFERSON CITY • Missouri Senate Republicans closed a contentious week at the Capitol by giving final approval to a measure that Democrats argue would enshrine discrimination against gay people into the state's constitution.

The measure now moves to the House. If it passes there, Missouri voters will be asked if churches, wedding vendors and "religious organizations" should be granted greater legal protections if they oppose same-sex marriage.

By putting the measure on the ballot instead of passing a bill, Republicans avoid the possible veto pen of Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon. The question would be posed to an electorate that in 2004 approved a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage with more than 70 percent of the vote.

Nixon would get to decide, however, whether to put the question on the August or November ballots.

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/despite-democratic-stall-tactics-missouri-senate-gives-final-approval-to/article_86bdd10b-e153-5feb-a53b-d007ec8090f7.html

Disgusting.

[Jarqui]

1. Sad it's even a question now :( nt

[edhopper]

2. And eventually thrown out by the courts

you can't vote away rights.