The governor wants to hear from both sides before she makes a decision on civil unions – and she held the first of two private meetings on Monday. She’s talking to people both for and against the measure that would extend the same rights as marriage to same-sex couples.
About 30 opponents of the measure attended a two-hour long private session in the governor’s office. “House Bill 444 is not about civil rights but about creating special rights,” said civil unions opponent Garrett Hashimoto.
Religious leaders and several youth were among the group. “For example, what comes next, same sex marriage? what comes next, homosexuality being taught in the schools?,” asked Ryan Mc Donald, civil union opponent.
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