Posted on 09/17/2007 8:03:59 AM PDT by SmithL
If Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger goes through with his expected veto of San Francisco Assemblyman Mark Leno's measure to allow same-sex marriage in California, it's almost guaranteed the governor will say he's following "the will of the people."
That's the argument the Republican governor made two years ago when he rejected a similar measure. Although Schwarzenegger hasn't taken an official position on the new bill, he made clear in February that he did not intend to sign it.
"I don't want, as the governor, to go against the will of the people," Schwarzenegger said at an event put on by the YMCA, but added: "If it goes back on the ballot, the people can make the decision."
The Legislature approved the bill Sept. 7, and the governor has until Oct. 14 to sign or veto the measure.
Foes of same-sex marriage argue, along with Schwarzenegger, that California voters made their decision in March 2000, when Proposition 22, the protection of marriage initiative, was approved by a landslide 61 to 39 percent. The 14-word measure, which conservative and religious groups placed on the ballot, said simply, "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."
But times have changed in seven years, say supporters of Leno's bill, and voters now have elected a solid majority of legislators who want to make same-sex marriage legal in California.
"The people are speaking through their elected representatives," said Seth Kilbourn, political director for Equality California, a group backing the measure. "We want the governor to keep up with the will of the people and show the type of bipartisan leadership that he has shown on so many other issues."
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I voted for a RINO and all I got was no same sex marriage.
PROP 22 stops Arnold and, if there was any leadership in Congress, they would not allow bills up for votes that go against our Constitution.
The homosexual agenda. Litigate unto legislation. You just keep hacking away... until you get your way. The people have spoken. People do not want queer legislation so get out. Find a remote island somewhere.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
They don’t care. After all, it’s about global and everyone has to be the same slave; that is; except them.
..and then you immediately declare it "Stare Decisis"
And that has been the problem hasn't it, bipartisanship. Very well stated.
Anotherwords, "Surrender you Republican! Surrender now!"
Well as you have stated, he essentially has to this point.
its the ratchet effect.
Inch left and hold ground.
its the ratchet effect.
Inch left and hold ground.
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